In this article, scientists from the University of California provide an overview of the diverse functions of mitochondria in the body. They are not only energy producers, but also part of an information network in the body. For this reason, mitochondria play a key role in health and are also a central factor in many diseases.

 

Cell. 2012 Mar 16;148(6):1145-59., doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2012.02.035.