@the.living.room.pod: Mitochondria are often described as the powerhouse of the cell. But that might be underselling what they're actually doing. In this conversation, Dr. Pinchas Cohen explores the emerging science of mitochondrial peptides — molecules produced by the mitochondria that appear to play highly specific roles throughout the body. Some direct energy. Some influence metabolism. And as the research continues to unfold, scientists are discovering that the brain may be one of the most important targets. Each peptide, it turns out, isn't just a byproduct of cellular activity. It has a role. A specific one. We're still in the early stages of understanding what that means. But the picture that's forming suggests the mitochondria are doing far more than keeping the lights on. Tune into the full conversation, out now on all major streaming platforms.

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