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Mitochondria may hold the key to curing diabetes

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Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function.

Mitochondrial defects, however, are associated with the development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

Researchers at the University of Michigan used mice to show that dysfunctional mitochondria trigger a response that affects the maturation and function of -cells.