Recycling a “cell’s energy centres” could ward off Parkinson’s
Scientists have long known that living cells are master recyclers, constantly breaking down old parts and building them back up into new molecular machines.
Now, researchers have taken a closer look at the life cycle of energy-generating cellular power plants—called mitochondria— inside brain cells, and how they might be recycled. They showed that genes associated with Parkinson’s disease play key roles in this process.
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Cartilage ensures that the joint surfaces move against each other in the most efficient way and with little friction. It absorbs shock, cushioning the joint, and distributes the forces acting on the joint.
If cartilage is damaged and its gliding properties are affected, it can no longer serve its purpose and the joints range of movement can become limited.
