After more than five decades of mystery, scientists have finally unveiled the detailed structure and function of a ...

Both mitochondria and chloroplast have their own DNA, which by then was known to contain the hereditary material of organisms. Mitochondrial DNA has a simple circular structure, which is ...

Researchers are studying why the energy factories are moving between cells and whether the process can be harnessed to treat ...

This is the structure of mitochondria in skeletal muscle. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions ...

Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, researchers at the University of Basel, Switzerland, have now gained ...