Mitochondrial Metabolism Dictates Neurons’ Growth Rate

Altering the rate of respiration in mitochondria changes how fast neurons grow, making mouse neurons grow more like human ones and vice versa, a study finds.

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https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/mitochondrial-metabolism-dictates-neurons-growth-rate-70928