The structural and functional characteristics of mitochondria shape their role as signaling organelles, with far-reaching ...
Barth syndrome is a rare, X‐linked genetic disorder predominantly caused by mutations in the TAZ gene, which encodes the enzyme tafazzin. Tafazzin is responsible for the remodelling of cardiolipin, a ...
The EMA’s positive opinion on Kygevvi marks a turning point for patients with TK2d, an ultra-rare genetic muscle disease previously managed only with supportive care.
People are suddenly very concerned about the powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MTDPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a marked decrease in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). This condition can cause symptoms including muscle weakness, ...
A long-studied metabolic hormone, FGF21, also acts as a stress hormone—a discovery that helps explain how psychological stress causes metabolic dysregulation and drives physical disease, according to ...
Pathogenic variants in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are a common cause of severe, often fatal, inherited metabolic disease. A reproductive care pathway was implemented to provide women carrying ...
Virginia Tech researchers have discovered an indication hidden in the brain that may help doctors identify children suffering ...
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on April 2, 2025, as the cover of Volume 17, Issue 4, titled "Decreased mitochondrial NAD+ in WRN deficient cells links to dysfunctional ...