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The Social Nature of Cells and Mitochondria
Our body is a dynamic collective. This is true at the level of our cells. And also at smaller scales, at the level of our mitochondria. In this video, I explore how the mitochondrial collective of a cell receives signals, integrates information, and helps shape cell fates. Mitochondria match cell behavior with the greater good of the whole body. Like a healthy family or society, the body depends on its individual parts coherently working well together toward a shared purpose. By reflecting on our mitochondria, we can appreciate how connection and cooperation contribute to our health and who…
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