MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME

May 19 2025HEALTH

Brain Tumors and Genetic Links: A Mitochondrial Mystery

Brain tumors, often referred to as gliomas, are a significant health concern. These tumors develop from glial cells and make up a large portion of adult brain cancers. The mitochondrial genome, which is known for its variability, plays a crucial role in managing cellular stress and producing reactive oxygen species. These oxygen species are known to be involved in th...

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Mar 07 2025SCIENCE

Mushroom Mysteries: Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of Morels

Morels, those prized fungi in terrestrial ecosystems, have a lot going on in their genetic makeup. They are known for their diverse ecological roles, but their mitochondrial genomes, or mitogenomes, have been a bit of a mystery until now. Scientists have taken a deep dive into the mitogenomes of 30 Morellaceae species, including yellow, black, blushing, and false mor...

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