Mitochondrial DNA has a simple circular structure, which is structurally similar to bacteria DNA and is more or less the same size. Mitochondrial ribosomes, enzymes, and transport systems are all ...

This is the structure of mitochondria in skeletal muscle. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions ...

The other approach analyzes mitochondrial DNA, or mtDNA. Because mtDNA tends to survive long after nuclear DNA has disintegrated, this approach is useful in identifying the remains of persons who ...

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is actively removed during spermatogenesis in a conserved process that enforces the uniparental ...

Researchers have identified the mitochondrial calcium uniporter as a critical protein in the strengthening of synaptic ...

Cell structure Description Function Cell type ... and ribosomes Location of many chemical reactions All cell types Mitochondria?-shaped structures found in ? Location where aerobic respiration ...

This is an important and solid study that examines the role of TFAM, a protein that helps maintain mtDNA, in mtDNA mutator mice. The authors have demonstrated that TFAM's counteractive role in mtDNA ...