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Mitochondria are the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for cellular stress

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Illustration of mitochondria (stock image). Mitochondria, tiny structures present in most cells, are known for their energy-generating machinery. Now, Salk researchers have discovered a new function of mitochondria: they set off molecular alarms when cells are exposed to stress or chemicals that can damage DNA, such as chemotherapy. The […]