Do you know how to look after your mitochondria? Mitochondria are organelles found in most cells – their function is to convert nutrients into energy, enabling cells to carry out various functions, like growth, metabolism and cellular reproduction. Poorly functioning mitochondria could lead to fatigue and chronic illness. When was the last time you paid attention […]
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A Tale of 2 Kidneys and Mitochondrial DNA
‘This Side of Life’ Okay—so this is about kidneys and mtDNA, but kidneys got me to this point—mine, that is. Bear with me through my Tale which finally brought me to a discussion of mtDNA. I’m in good company because the WHO’s Colin Mathers knows a lot about it. About Colin Mathers 22.2.The Kidneys and […]
Antioxidants found to be effective in treating mitochondrial disease, preclinical trials find
(Natural News) In search of mitochondrial disease treatments, researchers found that some antioxidant compounds could be effective in treating mitochondrial disease. In their study, the researchers examined seven antioxidant compounds in two animal models of mitochondrial disease: Zebrafish (Danio rerio) and the worm species Caenorhabditis elegans. In addition, they used cultures of […]
Scientists successfully impregnate dog using in-vitro fertilization
Scientists have successfully impregnated a dog using IVF (in-vitro fertilization), and her litter may be key to saving endangered fox and wolf species. The news of the first ever IVF litter was announced by researchers from Cornell University. The reason for it being such a breakthrough is the difficulty of the process: dogs have […]