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TL;DR: In a small pilot study, immune cells from people in an untreated schizophrenia episode made more of their energy by burning sugar than cells from healthy people or from patients stable on medication. There was no sign of higher inflammation in the blood…
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TL;DR: A 2026 review in Translational Neuroscience summarizes why PINK1 and parkin, two genes linked to early-onset parkinsonism, keep pointing researchers back to mitophagy and autophagy as Parkinson disease mechanisms. Key Findings 18 PARK loci noted: The re…
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TL;DR: A 2026 study in Nature Communications found that in mice, stress from inflammation, forced cell division, cancer-like pressure, and aging activated MLKL in blood-forming stem cells without causing widespread cell death. Instead, active MLKL built up in…
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Mediterranean Diet Linked Mitochondrial Microproteins TL;DR: Mediterranean diet adherence tracked with higher mitochondrial microproteins Humanin and SHMOOSE in older adults, pointing to a possible mitochondrial route for healthy-aging benefits. Key Findings H…
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Krill Oil vs Fish Oil: Which Omega-3 Source Wins Against Inflammation and Oxidative Stress? TL;DR: Krill oil has a slight edge for inflammation due to astaxanthin, but fish oil wins for raising blood omega-3 levels and long-term cardiovascular outcomes. Fish o…
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The Energy Paradox: Why Depressed Brains Burn Faster TL;DR: Young adults with depression produce ATP—the cell’s energy currency—at faster rates in both brain and blood, yet still feel more fatigued. New research reveals this is a compensatory mechanism that wo…
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A study found a strong link between mitochondrial disorders and conditions like autism, ADHD, and various psychiatric issues. Highlights: Common Link: Mitochondrial disorders are frequently found in people with autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. ASD…
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A new Mayo Clinic study is the first to clinically investigate whether antidepressants that impact mitochondrial function differently are associated with varying rates of treatment-emergent mania in bipolar disorder. The study found that antidepressants that i…
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