Faulty mitochondria cause deadly diseases: fixing them is about to get a lot easier. CRISPR-based tools can’t easily access the DNA in these organelles, but researchers are finding other ways in www.nature.com/articles/d41...

@mitogene.bsky.social we are looking forward to your presentation at #MitoCellFate in Malta! Please share this with your followers to let them know the Earlybird & Talk submission deadline is fast approaching - Monday 10 November. Register & Submit here: bit.ly/46TS4Ii

It’s here – World Mitochondrial Disease Week! 💚 We’re proud to collaborate with other mito charities across the UK to put mito on the map – let's spread the word together! 👉 See how you can get involved: 🔗 thelilyfoundation.org.uk/charity/get-involved/world-mitochondrial-disease-week

Don't forget to register and submit your abstract for our #MitoCellFate conference in Malta next year ☀️ 📢Check out our wonderful speaker line-up so far! 📅Early-bird & talk deadline: 10 Nov 2025 bit.ly/46xBYVt #FusionStemCells #FusionAgingResearch

Massive congratulations to @lucialugut.bsky.social on receiving the prestigious 2025 CSAR Award! 🎉 Lucia's groundbreaking work in modeling and correcting mtDNA mutations paves the way for innovative future therapies for mitochondrial diseases. @mrc-mbu.bsky.social www.csar.org.uk/student-awar...

The first-ever conference dedicated entirely to mitochondrial DNA just wrapped up in Nashville! From mutation mechanisms to repair strategies and cutting-edge editing techniques, it was a landmark event. See the full recap 👇 mitoworld.org/mechanisms-o...

🎙️ Focus Speakers – Michal Minczuk @mitogene.bsky.social 👀 Curious to know who will be speaking at #euromit2026 ? ✨ Today, we’re introducing Michal Minczuk who will be taking the stage at the congress. #euromit2026 #mitochondria #angers @univangers.bsky.social @ua-recherche.bsky.social

Coverage of this important work led by @daniellahock.bsky.social and @dstroudlab.bsky.social who support our @lifearc.bsky.social research to replicate this @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @neygenomics.bsky.social @mitocamb.bsky.social @londonmito.bsky.social @lilyfoundation.bsky.social

Last chance to join us for the Meeting on Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair, June 1 - 5, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee @faseborg.bsky.social

🚨 Join us for the @faseborg.bsky.social Meeting on Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair, June 1 - 5, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee. 📅 Abstract submission & Early Registration close on April 20, 2025! Don't miss out: events.faseb.org/event/mitoch... Please re-post!

Hello fellow mitochondriacs! Are you passionate about mtDNA? We now offer a 2-year postdoc opportunity for studies of mtDNA instability and its signaling. Apply by May 18th to join our international team in exotic Umeå. Please share! www.umu.se/en/work-with...

Yesterday we were proud to join the launch of the LifeArc Centre for Rare Mitochondrial Diseases - a major step forward in mito research We led a workshop on making complex science clear – because involving patients is key to success #mitochondrialdisease #mitoresearch #patientvoice #raredisease

Very full schedule at our #IMGCglasgow workshop last week, delivered by MitoCluster team @robpitceathly.bsky.social, Carlo Viscomi, @mitogene.bsky.social, and @jim-ca.bsky.social. A pleasure to attend, thanks for the invite @mrcmousenetwork.bsky.social & IMGS! 🧬 #mitochondria #MouseModels #ECR

🚨 Join us for the @faseborg.bsky.social Meeting on Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair, June 1 - 5, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee. 📅 Abstract submission & Early Registration close on April 20, 2025! Don't miss out: events.faseb.org/event/mitoch... Please re-post!

Clinically translatable mitochondrial #GeneTherapy in muscle using tandem mtZFN architecture. By P. Nash, @mitogene.bsky.social & colleagues @mrc-mbu.bsky.social 🗞️ doi.org/10.1038/s443... Read also related N&V by A. Ghifari & M. Ott 👉 doi.org/10.1038/s443...

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Huge congrats to Pavel Nash on publishing his PhD work! 🎉 We showcase a safer mtDNA gene therapy using a novel mtZFN architecture compatible with a single AAV. Thanks to the entire team! @mrc-mbu.bsky.social @mbu-postdocs.bsky.social #MitochondrialDisease #mtDNA www.embopress.org/doi/full/10....

Exciting news from Pretzel Therapeutics! We’ve launched a Phase 1 trial for our POLG activator—PX578—targeting rare mitochondrial syndromes with potential for Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s diseases. Congratulations to the entire team—proud to be part of this journey! www.pretzeltx.com/pretzel-ther...

We are hiring #bioinformaticians. One post to work on the new @lifearc.bsky.social centre for rare #mitochondrial diseases, and one is a joint project @mrc-mbu.bsky.social with Prof Patrick Chinnery & @mitogene.bsky.social Apply here: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50861/ www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50860/

Really interesting read from #Beacon for RD about their involvement in the @lifearc.bsky.social centres for #raredisease Read it here: www.rarebeacon.org/blog/beacons... @lilyfoundation.bsky.social @robpitceathly.bsky.social @taylorlabncl.bsky.social @ritahorvath.bsky.social @mrc-mbu.bsky.social

Exciting News: Learn about the Speakers of Euromit 2026! We are happy to announce the amazing speakers for Euromit 2026, the leading congress on mitochondrial pathology.🌍✨ 📢 See the full list ! 👇 #euromit2026 #mitochondria #science #innovation #angers

Looking forward to #IMGC2025 Glasgow next month! MitoCluster will be delivering an #ECR Workshop on Mouse Models of #Mitochondrial DNA Disease, featuring cluster lead @robpitceathly.bsky.social and investigators Carlo Viscomi, @jim-ca.bsky.social, and @mitogene.bsky.social🐁

🌍Euromit 2026 is coming to Angers!🌍 ✨The international congress dedicated to mitochondrial research, will take place in France, at the Centre des Congrès of Angers. from May 31 to June 4, 2026! ✨ 📢 Stay informed by following this page and get ready for an exceptional scientific experience! 🚀🔬

REGISTRATION OPEN for @faseborg.bsky.social Meeting on Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair | June 1 - 5, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee. Apply before it is too late: events.faseb.org/event/mitoch... Please re-post!

If you are interested in mitochondria, Nashville is the place to be June 1-5. Check out this FASEB meeting. Please RT. events.faseb.org/event/mitoch...