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Mitochondria Are More Than Just the Powerhouse of the Cell

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Contrary to the two or three circles distributed through the cytoplasm shown in most cell biology diagrams, mitochondria are actually a dynamic network of thin noodle-like structures spanning the whole cell, as shown here in green. Photo by Simon Troeder.

The extent of the average American’s knowledge regarding mitochondria is that seemingly-ubiquitous adage from high school biology class: mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. But not everyone knows just how true that is, or the many fascinating biological secrets packed into these tiny organelles. Many important reactions in the cell need to harness the […]

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