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[…]

On June 19–20, 2025, in Sofia, Bulgaria, GATE Institute hosted the fourth edition of the Spinoff Conference EUROPA, organized by Health and Life Sciences Cluster Bulgaria – BioCluster.bg. The forum brought together representatives of innovative companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs from across Europe, with a strong focus on transferring knowledge from academia into successful business models[…]