Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Mitochondria’s unexpected role uncovered

Mitochondria not only produce energy but also do something unexpected

Scientists at the University of Freiburg’s Faculty of Medicine found that when mitochondrial energy production abruptly halts, it blocks normal cell death (apoptosis) and instead initiates an inflammatory response. This discovery suggests that mitochondria play a key role in deciding whether a cell undergoes a controlled, silent apoptosis or releases pro-inflammatory substances.

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Discovery of auroras on rogue planet challenges current models

These insights are pushing the boundaries of our understanding of alien atmospheres.

Inside the Milky Way’s largest star-forming cloud, seen by Webb

Sagittarius B2 is so much more active than the rest of the galactic center.

How ice breaks down iron faster than water does

Think water rusts iron? Ice does it even faster

Earth’s mantle hides nickel-rich metals never seen in nature before

Scientists uncover hidden metallic secrets deep within Earth.
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