Peroxisome Movement Study May Advance Research on Age-Related Conditions

Researchers at the University of Exeter say they have discovered how the movement and membrane dynamics of peroxisomes are mediated. These organelles fulfill critical protective functions in the cell and are vital for health, according to the scientists, who add that the loss of peroxisome function and dynamics leads to severe developmental and neurological defects. The team, which published its study (“A Role for MIRO1 in Motility and Membrane Dynamics of Peroxisomes”