Mitochondrial disease

A new scientific discipline investigates the neurology underlying the experience and the creation of beauty.

György Hajnóczky uncovers the chemical and physical strategies by which mitochondria communicate and function within a cell.

The US regulatory agency will meet next week to discuss whether to allow human trials of a technique that combines the genetic information of three adults.

Avoiding the transmission of mitochondrial disease takes a trio, but raises a host of logistical issues.

The United Kingdom is drawing up draft guidelines for mitochondrial transfer procedures to prevent mothers passing on diseases to their children.
 

Researchers find that reducing mitochondrial protein production in some animals can increase lifespan by activating a protective stress response.

The country’s fertility regulator reported that the technique has “broad support.”