mtDNA – IMMpress Magazine

The Magazine for the University of Toronto Department of Immunology

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Advancements in mitochondrial DNA editing: A gateway to curing incurable diseases

Alara TuncerOctober 30, 2023October 29, 2023

Mitochondria, often referred to as our cells' powerhouses, contain their own unique DNA known as mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Mutations in mtDNA can trigger severe disorders like Mitochondrial Myopathy (marked by...

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How does exercise help our mitochondria?

Steve LeeOctober 30, 2023October 29, 2023

The current world marathon record is set by Eilud Kipchoge, a Kenyan marathoner who finished a full 42.195km in only 2:01:09 in the 2022 Berlin Marathon. I, on the other...

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Who is mitochondrial Eve – the mother of all humans?

Manjula KamathOctober 30, 2023October 29, 2023

The blueprint of our body lies within our DNA – the genetic material we inherit from our parents. It is common knowledge that equal parts of this DNA come from...

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Advancements in mitochondrial DNA editing: A gateway to curing incurable diseases

How does exercise help our mitochondria?

Who is mitochondrial Eve – the mother of all humans?

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