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A major cause of rare mitochondrial disease found

A study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has found a genetic cause for a rare disease that causes […]

Mitochondrial DNA levels may underlie human diseases

A new study, published in eLife, has identified mitochondrial DNA levels as a potential biomarker of diseases such as cancer […]

AI can accurately detect Parkinson’s disease and define its subtypes

Parkinson’s disease is a clinically heterogenous neurodegenerative disorder, meaning that it is likely that different cellular mechanisms drive its pathology […]

B-cell responses belittled in mitochondrial disorders

‘B-cell responses belittled in mitochondrial disorders‘ – Written by Charlotte Harrison, Science Writer  Mitochondrial diseases are a group of genetic […]

Gene expression changes contribute to Type 2 diabetes disease pathology

A study, recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, has revealed nearly 400 genes that are expressed differentially in […]

Mitochondrial genomes a potential non-invasive biomarker for psoriasis

New research discovers psoriasis is linked with abnormalities in the copy number of mitochondrial DNA, suggesting its potential use as […]

A New Dawn for Mitochondrial Genome Editing

Written by Bethany Hoernfeldt, Science Writer  Researchers have successfully facilitated A-to-G base conversion in mitochondrial DNA, ushering in a new […]

Mitochondrial DNA is released by cigarette smoke

In a recent study, researchers have discovered that mitochondrial DNA is released extracellularly upon exposure to cigarette smoke and in […]

Mitochondrial DNA genotype-phenotype interactions

A recent study has found that genetic variants in mitochondrial DNA could increase the risk of developing several common diseases, […]

Combination therapy for mitochondrial disorders

Study shows how one specific combination therapy may provide measurable benefits to patients with mitochondrial respiratory chain disorders. Mitochondrial disorders […]