Nearly every cell in your body depends on mitochondria to survive and function properly. Mitochondria earned the nickname “powerhouse of the cell” because they provide 90% of our bodies’ energy. Less ...

Urolithin A has been called the “mitochondria makeover pill,” a powerful fuel to trigger cellular regeneration that makes people feel younger. Naturally, boasting such a claim may invite skepticism — ...

Scientists discovered a key molecular switch to keep neurons healthy by controlling the disassembly and assembly of their energy-generating powerhouses, the mitochondria. The study illustrates how a ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental factors, as well as existing medical conditions. Known genetic risk factors for ...

Disturbing new research into a ubiquitous contaminant has revealed its concerning effects on the brain.

Discover how exercise reduces the risk of diseases by triggering a hormetic response in our cells and enhancing mitochondrial function. Learn how the Yan lab's research on AMPK could pave the way for ...

A protein notorious for its role in Alzheimer’s disease may hold the key to supercharging the aging immune system, according to new research. Scientists have found that a byproduct of amyloid-beta ...

They derive their energy from differences in the concentration of hydrogen ions across some of these membranes ...

First-of-its-kind therapy developed by Johns Hopkins researchers cleared for treatment of Barth syndrome, a condition that causes muscle weakness, an enlarged heart, and shortened life expectancy ...