Diseases caused by abnormal function of the MITOCHONDRIA. They may be caused by mutations, acquired or inherited, in mitochondrial DNA or in nuclear genes that code for mitochondrial components. They may also be the result of acquired mitochondria dysfunction due to adverse effects of drugs, infections, or other environmental causes.
    

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Novel techniques for the prevention of mitochondrial DNA disorders : an ethical view / Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

Research briefing : orphan diseases : mitochondrial diseases as a case study / ESRC Centre for Economic and Social Aspects of Genomics (Cesagen).

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Novel techniques for the prevention of mitochondrial DNA disorders : an ethical view / Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

Research briefing : orphan diseases : mitochondrial diseases as a case study / ESRC Centre for Economic and Social Aspects of Genomics (Cesagen).