Category: Mitochondrial Disorders

  • What Are Mitochondrial Disorders and How Common Are They?

    What Are Mitochondrial Disorders and How Common Are They?

    Mitochondrial disorders are genetic disorders that affect the mitochondria—an important cellular structure. Within each cell are structures called organelles that perform a specific function, like protection or cell division. Mitochondria are responsible for generating more than 90 percent of the cellular energy that sustains organ function, and therefore our lives. How Do Mitochondrial Disorders Affect…