University of California: Scientists Discover How Cells Use a Secret Weapon to Fight Off Some Pathogens
August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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Scientists discover how cells use a secret weapon to fight off some pathogens
Mitochondria use folate in such quantities that invading Toxoplasma gondii grows more slowly
Key takeaways
* UCLA research shows that mitochondria detect invading pathogen Toxoplasma gondii and ramp up competition for vitamin B9, also known a . . .
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Scientists discover how cells use a secret weapon to fight off some pathogens
Mitochondria use folate in such quantities that invading Toxoplasma gondii grows more slowly
Key takeaways
* UCLA research shows that mitochondria detect invading pathogen Toxoplasma gondii and ramp up competition for vitamin B9, also known a . . .