Diseases that affect mitochondria -- specialized compartments within cells that contain their own DNA and convert the food we eat into energy needed to sustain life -- typically interfere with ...

Researchers have developed experimental drugs that encourage the mitochondria in our cells to work a little harder and burn more calories. The findings could open the door to new treatments for ...

Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. In most animal cells, this process depends closely on properly functioning ...