• ThePantser@sh.itjust.works
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    4 hours ago

    Mitochondria are probably way more complex and important than current textbook descriptions, gut biome and skin biome probably influence way more, etc.

    What do you mean? Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell! When I think of a powerhouse I think it’s most important.

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      2 hours ago

      There’s some evidence that mitchondria might be the reason life needs sleep. They can kill their cell and communicate with other mitochondria.

      ATP production is super important, but they do a lot more than just creating that usable ‘currency’ of energy that inspired the ‘powerhouse’ idea.