You probably know mitochondria as the ‘powerhouses of the cell’ – the organelles that which convert energy within our cells. Few people realise, however, that they were originally bacteria. Before they became obedient components of the cell, they were uninvited intruders. And so, a parasite became the central power station. It’s almost a perfect illustration of the saying about putting the fox in charge of the henhouse. And that is precisely why it requires strict control and clear communication. How does the cell communicate with its power station? What happens when the agreement breaks down? We’ll explore this in our lecture.

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