“Midi-chlorians are a microscopic life form that resides within all living cells.”— Qui-Gon Jinn, to Anakin Skywalker Star Wars fans know midi-chlorians—the mystical entities that connect living beings to the Force. In the real world, we have a similar “energy mediator”—mitochondria. Ancient symbiosis—like a cosmic legend About 2 billion years ago, mitochondria were free-living bacteria.[…]

September marks the beginning of a month when the global community places special focus on mitochondrial diseases. This year, World Mitochondrial Disease Week will take place from September 15–21, 2025, under the theme “Decode the Mito Puzzle – Bridging Science and Symptoms.” The idea is clear: to connect rigorous science with real patient stories and[…]

The human body possesses an extraordinary ability to renew itself. Every second, billions of reactions take place within us to sustain life. At the center of these processes are the mitochondria—small yet powerful organelles, often called the “spark of life.” With age, mitochondrial function declines. This leads to the accumulation of free radicals—reactive oxygen species[…]