Mitochondria are spherical or rod-shaped organelles found within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, referred to as the powerhouse of the cell as they act as the site for the production of high-energy compounds which are vital energy source for several cellular processes.  Calcium handling by mitochondria is a key feature in cell life. It is involved in energy production for cell activity, in buffering and … Continue reading Decades-long mystery solved of how mitochondria’s energy currency is maintained.