Mitochondrial disease, or 'mito', is an umbrella term for a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in the mitochondria, or the cell “powerhouses”, she explained.

According to the POLG Foundation itself, the symptoms of this disease can vary widely and affect different systems of the body, making it difficult to diagnose. Some patients experience seizures, ...

Spreading awareness of mitochondrial diseases is important so people can receive treatment as soon as possible, according to Yeske. It can also lead to more studies and lead a way to a cure.

TULSA, Okla. — Local nonprofit Jack's Generosity hosted an event called Unique Jeans to raise awareness for rare ARS gene diseases. Kiley Proffitt, the founder of Jack's Generosity, shared her ...

NEW BEDFORD – Massachusetts recently observed its first-ever Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week, and from now on the Friday of the third full week of September will be officially recognized as ...

Famously known as the powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria is responsible for generating most of the energy that fuels cellular reactions. That’s why when this organelle does not function properly ...

One in every 5,000 people has mitochondrial disease, the most common inherited metabolic condition. While some individuals experience severe symptoms that progress rapidly, others have mild symptoms ...

Introduction: Rare disorders that are genetically and clinically heterogeneous, such as mitochondrial diseases (MDs), have a challenging diagnosis. Nuclear genes codify most proteins involved in ...

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 5th, 2023 Standigm, a company using artificial intelligence (AI) technology for drug discovery and development launched, the "Green ...

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 5 th, 2023 Standigm, a company using artificial intelligence (AI) technology for drug discovery and development launched, the "Green ...

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 5th, 2023 Standigm, a company using artificial intelligence (AI) technology for drug discovery and development launched, the "Green ...