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New mitochondrial disease identified in identical twins
Unlike other mitochondrial diseases, a newly discovered form leads to hyperactive mitochondria, causing patients to have low body weight despite excessive food intake.
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The 3D structure of a twinkle protein has been developed for the first time
Researchers have developed a 3D structure that allows them to see how and where disease mutations on the twinkle protein can lead to mitochondrial diseases.
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Using optogenetics to restore cell function
In a new study, researchers have found that light can be used to naturally balance a cell’s mitochondria.
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Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) shown to be safe in monkeys
A long-term study of macaques given mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) found that both treated individuals and their offspring were healthy and developed normally.
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Mitochondrial diseases could be treated with gene therapy
Researchers have developed a genome-editing tool for the potential treatment of mitochondrial diseases...
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ANT1 mutation links bipolar disorder to mitochondrial disease
Researchers have reported that mitochondrial dysfunction affects the activity of serotonergic neurons in mice with mutations of ANT1...
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Mitochondrial disease can be inherited from healthy parents
Researchers have shown for the first time how children can inherit a severe -- potentially fatal - mitochondrial disease from a healthy mother...