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Virtual cells built from 4D AI models and 'digital twins' could speed up drug discovery
Mitochondria—tiny structures that convert nutrients into energy—are often depicted as discrete kidney bean-shaped objects.
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Mitochondria are not isolated kidney‑bean shapes; they form a dynamic, interconnected network that spans the entire cell. The network rapidly splits and fuses, and mitochondria are transported to where energy is most needed.
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