Research
New findings from the laboratory and clinic, labeled by evidence maturity.
MitoCatch targets precision mitochondrial delivery
A protein-binder system directed donor mitochondria to diseased cells in preclinical models; human testing is still ahead.
Read article →Masked donor mitochondria in diseased mice
A molecular disguise helped transplanted mitochondria enter cells with defective organelles in a mouse study.
Read article →Eight babies born after mitochondrial donation in the UK
Published outcomes from mitochondrial donation in the UK found healthy births while long-term risks remain open.
Read article →Bone marrow cells deliver mitochondria to heart and brain
A Friedreich’s ataxia mouse model suggests donor-derived immune cells can transfer healthy mitochondria to failing cells.
Read article →Mitochondrial transplantation enters human testing
Small studies in cardiac shock, stroke and inflammatory myopathy report early safety signals but do not yet prove efficacy.
Read article →NRG5051 doses first volunteers
A Phase 1 program testing safety and tolerability of a mitochondrial candidate in healthy adults.
Read article →MTX325 targets damaged-mitochondria clearance
The Phase 1b USP30 inhibitor program is designed to enhance mitophagy in Parkinson’s disease.
Read article →Mitochondrial transplantation research for Duchenne
A 2026 grant supports preclinical mitochondrial transplantation work for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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