Mitochondria are found in every cell of the human body except red blood cells, and convert the energy of food molecules into the ATP that powers most cell functions. Mitochondrial diseases are sometimes (about 15% of the time) caused by mutations in the mitochondrial DNA that affect mitochondrial function.itochondrial disorders may be caused by mutations, acquired or inherited, in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) or in nuclear genes that code for mitochondrial components. They may also be the result of acquired mitochondrial dysfunction due to adverse effects of drugs, infections, or other environmental causes (see MeSH).
Alstroemeria, also known as the Peruvian Lily, is a perennial flowering plant native to South America. The plant flowers in the garden in mid-summer and produces lily-like blooms in colors of white, yellow, orange, pink, red and purple.The flowers are often streaked with darker colors and appear in loose clusters.lstroemeria, also known as the Peruvian Lily, is a perennial flowering plant native to South America. The plant flowers in the garden in mid-summer and produces lily-like blooms in colors of white, yellow, orange, pink, red and purple.
The many-legged house centipede. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The house centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) originated in southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Introduced to the United States and Mexico a few hundred years ago, it has spread throughout most of North America since its arrival. The house centipede reached the mid-Atlantic region sometime around 1850 and is now well-established in the Northeast.