Cell's 'power plant' genes raise vision disorder risk

Genetic variation in the DNA of mitochondria – the “power plants” of cells – contributes to a person’s risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Vanderbilt investigators report May 7 in the journal PLoS ONE.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news129364549.html">Cell's 'power plant' genes raise vision disorder risk</a></p> <p>Genetic variation in the DNA of mitochondria – the “power plants” of cells – contributes to a person’s risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Vanderbilt investigators report May 7 in the journal <i>PLoS ONE</i>.</p>