What, Exactly, Were The Researchers Studying?
To investigate the DNA, geneticists had to delve into the mitochondria. Science students remember mitochondria as “the powerhouse of the cell” because cells die without them. Every cell in the body has DNA, and the mitochondria power the cells. As a result, the scientists require healthy cells to examine—which is easier said than done.
What, Exactly, Were The Researchers Studying
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