Telephone 0044 171 837 3611; fax 0044 171 278 5616; emailmhanna{at}ion.ucl.ac.uk OBJECTIVES To define the molecular genetic basis of the MELAS phenotype in five patients without any known mutation of ...

These genetic defects can lead to a breakdown of mitochondrial function and metabolism, such as the collapse of oxidative phosphorylation, one of the mitochondria's most critical functions.

A piece of genetic code ... compromise the health of mitochondria. Karan found that when the mitochondria were dysfunctional, as occurs in people with mitochondrial diseases (and, to lesser ...

Jan. 29, 2025 — Research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms ...

Emerging evidence suggests that abnormalities in mitochondria-lysosome contact sites (MLCSs) contribute to neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s disease ... are crucial for the distribution of ...

If you'd like to learn more about your health, heritage and family history, an at-home DNA test can help you do just that. Justin Jaffe is the Managing Editor for CNET Money. He has more than 20 ...

Your DNA may predict more about you than the way you look ... For example, the gene that helps a person metabolize cholesterol would reduce a person's risk of heart disease. Some gene mutations are ...

The findings highlight the potential of targeting mitochondrial function specifically in immune cells to treat a range of inflammation-related diseases. “Therapies aimed at improving mitochondrial ...