Mitochondria
Known as “the powerhouse of the cell”, mitochondria generate most of the cell’s supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism. They are membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells.
Resources
CohBar
- Company focused on the research and development of mitochondria based therapeutics.
Recent News
Regulatory role of GDF 15 related to ageing and metabolism in humans and mice
Longevity Technology - 06-Aug-2020
Discovery of this homeostatic function just may be the first step but it looks promising
Read more...Scientists go where no gene-editing tool has gone before
Life Extension Advocacy Foundation (LEAF) - 14-Jul-2020
DddA able to target mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) by splitting in half and hitching a ride
Read more...Humanin is a regulator peptide of healthspan and lifespan
Science Daily - 24-Jun-2020
Longer life results in less offspring - sounds like the ideal compromise to me!
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