Mitochondria control immune cell activation and the effectiveness of immunotherapy

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares - CNIC

A CNIC-led study identifies a mitochondrial “checkpoint” that enables dendritic cells to efficiently activate T lymphocytes against viruses and tumors

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A yeast enzyme helps human cells overcome mitochondrial defects

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares - CNIC

A new CNIC-led study shows that a genetic tool derived from baker’s yeast enables human cells to manufacture the building blocks of DNA even when their mitochondria fail.

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Researchers at IRB Barcelona discover how mitochondria drive autophagy

by IRB Barcelona - Instituto de Investigación Biomédica

Using gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9, the team has been able to study these proteins without altering them or producing them in excess, thereby allowing observation of their true function.

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Inhibition of a mitochondrial protein, a new therapeutic target for cholestatic liver diseases

by CIC bioGUNE

​The presence of this protein slows down the activity of the mitochondria, decreasing their ability to eliminate toxic substances such as certain bile acids.

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On the origin of Eukaryotes. When cells got complex

by Centre for Genomic Regulation

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation shed light on a crucial moment in the evolution of life: when cells acquired mitochondria.

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