25 The Role of Mitochondria in Health and Disease

05/08/2008 27 min
25 The Role of Mitochondria in Health and Disease

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Episode Synopsis

Mitochondria are cell organelles which play a critical role in energy supply in most higher organisms. But how did that role develop and how do they achieve this function? In the latest episode of the RVC Podcast Dr Michelangelo Campanella discusses these questions and relates his research findings on how poor mitochondrial function can contribute greatly to disease processes.