Infographic: Mitochondria aren't always model employees 

Mitochondria are dynamic organelles that change their morphology in response to the energetic needs of the cell. But in some disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, mitochondria don't appropriately respond, and the resulting metabolic dysfunction contributes to symptom severity.

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Natalya Ortolano, PhD

Natalya received her PhD in from Vanderbilt University in 2021; she joined the DDN team the same week she defended her thesis. Her work has been featured at STAT News,...

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by natalya ortolano phd, illustrated by shannon herring

Check out this article and video to learn more about mitochondrial dynamics and their role in autism.

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