Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, ...

Mitochondria located in the axon, a neuron’s output structure, are discrete organelles that are either stationary or motile. 2 In contrast, mitochondria are jammed together and often overlap in ...

Mitochondria, often seen as cellular powerhouses, play a surprising role in immune regulation. Researchers found that ...

The human brain is a complex powerhouse, responsible for orchestrating thoughts, emotions, and memories. Its nerve cells ...

The mitochondria can be seen under a microscope where a thin glass tube can be used to isolate the mitochondria from the dendrite region of the mouse neuron.

In a recent study published in the journal Neuron, researchers at the University ... These changes are characterized by protein aggregation and mitochondrial dysfunction, increasing vulnerability ...