When first learning about cells in school, they gave brief descriptions of each organelle in the cell. The mitochondria were known as the organelle that made the energy for the cell, the powerhouse. After learning more about mitochondria in college,… Continue Reading →

Mark Ciardiello Professor Janet Rinehart-Kim Biology 294 2 October 2023 “Circulating mitochondrial DNA is a proinflammatory DAMP in sickle cell disease”             The article describes a study that aimed to further research what effects of sickle cell disease (SCD) exist… Continue Reading →

Tumburu L, et al. Circulating mitochondrial DNA is a proinflammatory DAMP in sickle cell disease. Blood 137, 3116-3126 (2021).

Mark Ciardiello Professor Janet Rinehart-Kim Biology 294 11 September 2023 Writing Assignment #1             A primary article is an original article that doesn’t include review articles within. The article is about new findings, not a report of someone else’s findings…. Continue Reading →