Mitochondrial DNA and Leukemia: Is There a Link?
Mitochondrial DNA Mutations: A surprising link to Leukemia Mitochondria,often called the “powerhouses” of our cells,contain their own DNA—mtDNA—a small chromosome with 37 genes crucial for energy production. A groundbreaking study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, published in Science Advances, reveals a surprising connection between mutations in this mtDNA and the advancement of leukemia. While … Read more