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www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Science

Sperm Cell Powerhouses Contain Almost No DNA

Mitochondria in human sperm contain virtually no DNA
This mtDNA-elimination process may play a role in human infertility and help understand mitochondrial diseases [ more ]
ScienceDaily
4 months ago
Health

How obesity dismantles our mitochondria

Obesity is associated with intrinsic metabolic abnormalities.
A single gene controls the process by which obesity affects mitochondria. [ more ]
#long-covid
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Health

A new discovery in the muscles of long COVID patients may explain exercise troubles

Long COVID patients experience post-exertional malaise, a worsening of symptoms after physical activity.
Research shows widespread abnormalities in muscle tissue of long COVID patients, including compromised mitochondria and severe muscle damage. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Health

Long Covid causes changes in body that make exercise debilitating study

Biological changes such as severe muscle damage, mitochondrial problems, and microclots are to blame for the fatigue, pain, and malaise experienced by people with long Covid after exercise.
A study involving 25 long Covid patients and 21 recovered Covid patients found that those with long Covid had lower exercise capacity, a higher proportion of white fibres in their muscles, and impaired functioning of mitochondria. [ more ]
Inverse
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Scientists Pinpoint Key Part of Cells That Could Drive Long Covid Fatigue

Long Covid patients experience post-exertional malaise due to poor mitochondrial function.
The study provides a direction for further research and potential treatments for long Covid. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Health

A new discovery in the muscles of long COVID patients may explain exercise troubles

Long COVID patients experience post-exertional malaise, a worsening of symptoms after physical activity.
Research shows widespread abnormalities in muscle tissue of long COVID patients, including compromised mitochondria and severe muscle damage. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Health

Long Covid causes changes in body that make exercise debilitating study

Biological changes such as severe muscle damage, mitochondrial problems, and microclots are to blame for the fatigue, pain, and malaise experienced by people with long Covid after exercise.
A study involving 25 long Covid patients and 21 recovered Covid patients found that those with long Covid had lower exercise capacity, a higher proportion of white fibres in their muscles, and impaired functioning of mitochondria. [ more ]
Inverse
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Scientists Pinpoint Key Part of Cells That Could Drive Long Covid Fatigue

Long Covid patients experience post-exertional malaise due to poor mitochondrial function.
The study provides a direction for further research and potential treatments for long Covid. [ more ]
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Mail Online
7 months ago
Health

Anti-aging 'drug-like' molecule preserves the powerhouse of our cells

Scientists have discovered a molecule called MIC that can extend the lifespan of worms by improving the function of mitochondria.
MIC acts on a receptor that humans also have, suggesting potential benefits for humans.
Mitophagy, the process of clearing out dysfunctional mitochondria, slows down with age and is associated with various age-related diseases. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 week ago
OMG science

Scientists identify new gene that could beat aging

Boosting the DIMT1 gene can slow cell aging by 65% and holds potential for anti-aging research. [ more ]
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