Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade
Scientists have created a new coating for mitochondria that preserves their ability to produce energy, potentially opening the door to new treatments for…
According to ScienceDaily, scientists have created a new coating for mitochondria that preserves their ability to produce energy, potentially opening the door to new treatments for diseases involving these tiny cellular powerhouses.
The technology could one day help transfer healthy mitochondria into damaged cells, although its effectiveness in transplantation remains unproven.
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