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

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.

Shannon Herring

Infographic: Mitochondria aren't always model employees

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Natalya Ortolano, PhD

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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.

About the Author

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, Vanderbilt Magazine, and Scientific American. As an assistant editor, she writes and edits online and print stories on topics ranging from cows to psychedelics. Outside of work you can probably find her at a concert in her hometown Nashville, TN.