Archive for July 15th, 2010

Mitochondrial Disorders – What is Mitochondrial Disease?

Mitochondrial disease results from the dysfunction of tiny mitochondria. Mitochondria are minute structures which are present in every cell of the body (except red blood cells). The mitochondrion has been called the ‘powerhouse’ of the cell because these tiny structures make most of the energy, which we all need to grow and live. Those organs [...]