A new intracellular "smoke detector" sensor detects damage to the mitochondria. The sensor may also help lead to novel therapies for unimpaired heart and bowel function.
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Nerve cells need a lot of energy and oxygen. They receive both through the blood. This is why nerve tissue is usually crisscrossed by a large number of blood vessels.