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Your Second Genome: The DNA Inside Your Mitochondria
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Your Second Genome: The DNA Inside Your Mitochondria

  • January 19, 2026

Inside almost every cell in your body lives a tiny power plant called the mitochondrion. These microscopic structures generate the energy that keeps your heart beating, your brain thinking, and your muscles moving. But mitochondria carry something even more surprising: their own DNA. This small but powerful genetic code is…

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