TechnologyAugust 18, 2026

mitochondrial

my-tuh-KON-dree-ul

Definition

Relating to mitochondria, the organelles within cells that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'mitos' (thread) and 'chondrion' (little grain), referring to the thread-like or granular appearance of these structures when first observed under a microscope in the 19th century.

In the news

The article mentions 'mitochondrial transport' as an example of the complex biological dynamics that the MOSAIC microscope can capture in living brain organoids. Observing this movement allows scientists to better understand cellular health and activity.

Building the Computational Mind for the “Swiss Army Knife” of Microscopes

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Berkeley Lab News Center (.gov)

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