By using a genetic technique developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center that forces cells to rid themselves of mitochondria, researchers are gaining new insights into the function of these critical ...

Study results advance understanding of how human cells evolved and could help point to new solutions for patients with rare genetic diseases.

Did you know that a small molecule called NAD+ plays a critical role in our aging process? A deficiency of this molecule may ...

Mitochondria are the body's "energy factories," and their proper function is essential for life. Inside mitochondria, a set ...