Discovery bolsters theory that ancient mitochondria formed brand-new, specialized ‘sacs’ in cells by shedding their outer ...

Mitochondria are well known as energy suppliers, and powerhouses of cells, but they have other crucial functions as well. One of those functions is outcompeting pathogens for resources, according to ...

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Mitochondria are more than just the cell’s power plants—they’re multitasking life machines with a fascinating past and surprising capabilities. From their bacterial origins to their role in immunity, ...

Director of the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and member of the Transdisciplinary Research Area “Life & Health” at the University of Bonn. The ...