Bench Talk | Mitochondria As 'Social Beings' And How To Enhance Them - How Much Protein Should We Eat? | Jan. 12, 2026

Did you know that the millions of tiny mitochondria in your body are considered 'social beings'? Yes, these tiny organelles don't just generate energy for the cell. They sense the environment, form dynamic groups, communicate with each other, divide labor among themselves, and even heal one another. Learn about these fascinating organelles from a world expert, and hear what we can do to optimize their behavior in our bodies. Then hear an interview with a Harvard physician about the role of dietary protein in our overall health. How much protein should we really consume every day? These interviews are courtesy of the 'Big Picture Science' podcast, produced by the SETI Institute on October 6, 2025: https://radio.seti.org/episodes/skeptic-check-health-fads. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio