How cells repair their mitochondria: Research uncovers a specialized recycling system

PHYSorg
Apr 7, 2025, 11:09 am120 pts
Damage to the genetic material of mitochondria—the mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA for short—can lead to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Such damage also speeds up the aging process. However, the cells are normally…

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