For many decades mitochondria were believed to be shaped like a baked bean, and when we look under high powered microscopes at the mitochondria they often do. However mitochondria…

What are Mitochondria? Energy Conversion Mitochondrial DNA Different DNA How do mitochondria convert energy?The machinery that the mitochondria use to convert energy is called the electron transport chain. Mitochondria convert chemical energy, in the form of a…

One of the major research themes of the Centre is to understand the neurological features in patients with mitochondrial disease. These are extremely variable and importantly some mildly affected patients…

The Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University is the research arm of our initiative to help patients with mitochondrial disease. Four of the principal investigators of the new…

Engagement What are Mitochondria General Information Mitochondrial Reproductive Options Specific Conditions Mitochondrial Patient Cohort Patient Days Seminars Mitonews Fundraising The Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research supports world class research into…

Engagement What are Mitochondria General Information Mitochondrial Reproductive Options Specific Conditions Mitochondrial Patient Cohort Patient Days Seminars Mitonews Fundraising Mitochondrial Patient CohortThe Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research Patient Cohort (previously…

Clinical Guidelines Services Diagnostic Laboratory m.3243A>G Heteroplasmy Tool TraIN_NMD Outcome Measures Database NMDAS Clinical ProfessionalsThe Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research is built on our long standing clinical and scientific expertise…

Clinical Guidelines Services Diagnostic Laboratory m.3243A>G Heteroplasmy Tool TraIN_NMD Outcome Measures Database NMDAS Newcastle Mitochondrial Disease Scale for Adults The Newcastle Mitochondrial Disease Scale for Adults (NMDAS) is a semi-quantitative…