mitochondrial
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Scott has his eye on mitochondrial transplantation, in which healthy mitochondria, the cell’s minute, energy-producing structures, are transferred into cells to—theoretically—restore their ability to generate power and survive.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
"We found genes that in larger animals are associated with mitochondrial thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue," Gallio said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
The study also uncovered an unexpected link between mitochondrial problems and tau toxicity.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
The research team found that exercise increased the activity of genes that support mitochondrial energy metabolism.
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026
Indian and European mitochondrial DNA are strikingly different.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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