Controlling Aging At A Microscopic Scale? A New Quality Control Pathway For Mitochondria

Mitochondria, tiny organelles within our cells, pack a big punch. They function as powerhouses that generate energy for the cell. Malfunctioning mitochondria, explains Adam Hughes, assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Utah, impacts a number of processes, such as aging and development of disease. He describes his latest research, published in eLife, discovering a never-before seen cellular structure dedicated to remodeling mitochondria that might be called into action in response to stress or other environmental cues.