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Why Small Size Matters: Tiny Mitochondria Stimulate Brain Cell Connections, Columbia Study Shows
The research suggests these unusually small, squat mitochondria help neurons grow and make proper connections in the developing brain. The work could open up new lines of inquiry into what may be at play when these processes go awry in brain disease.