Infographic: Mitochondria, the Cellular Processors

Following decades of being called “the powerhouse of the cell,” researchers recently proposed a new description that reflects the multifaceted roles of mitochondria.

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Mitochondria are diverse and multifaceted, and they exhibit a high degree of heterogeneity across tissues.1

Infographic showing the multifaceted role of mitochondria
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Dynamic interplay across these domains allows these shape-shifting organelles to respond to their environments. In this evolving framework, mitochondria are viewed as cellular processors.2

  1. Monzel AS, et al. Nat Metab. 2023;5(4):546-562.
  2. Picard M, Shirihai OS. Cell Metab. 2023;34(11):1620-1653.

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    Danielle Gerhard, PhD

    Danielle is a Senior Editor at The Scientist. She has a background in neuroscience. Her science communication experience spans journalism, scientific publishing, and science education and outreach.

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