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Proteins to protect mitochondria

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New research with mice found that the proteins called Parkin, PINK1, and OMA1 protect mitochondria, small subunits within a cells that store energy and that can be found in almost all plants and animals. The new insight may help to better understand Parkinson's disease.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Living Well