mitochondria

The ‘Powerhouse of The Cell’ Could Be Secretly Helping Mammal Eyes Process Light

by

For you to read this article, the eyes have to perform quite the task – light enters the cornea and travels through the pupil and lens to the retina at the back, where light-sensitive cells such as cones and rods then pass things on to the brain via electrical signals in the optic nerve.   … Read more

Zebra finch songs alter the behaviour of their chicks’ mitochondria

by

In warm weather, zebra finches sing heat calls to their unborn offspring, and this programs the nestlings to produce less heat inside their cells Life 8 December 2021 By Carissa Wong A zebra finch in the wild HenrikNorway/Getty Images Zebra finches sing a special song to their eggs to warn them about hot weather, and … Read more