Catalog of mitochondria across life's family tree unearths unusual functions

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What happened

A research consortium has generated the broadest look yet at the proteins that make up mitochondria, capturing the organelle's diversity across multiple branches on the tree of complex life.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:10 UTC.

Why it matters

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