Scientists at IST Austria describe for the first time the structure of a protein complex essential for our cells to function properly. Study published in Nature.

Severe fatigue, muscle weakness, even blindness – mitochondrial diseases have various symptoms. In fact, the majority of genetic diseases are caused by defects of the mitochondria. Hence, understanding these “power houses” of our cells is crucial for the developments of new treatments. In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Austria now show for the first time the structure of a protein complex essential for their work.