Microscopic image of a cancer cell (IMAGE)

University of Helsinki

Microscopic image of a cancer cell

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The MYC cancer gene programmes mitochondria – the powerhouses of the cell – to work harder than usual. Mitochondria are located in the cytoplasm that surrounds the nucleus (black circular areas in the image). Green indicates the outer surface of the mitochondria and red their interior.

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Linda Id, Klefström Lab

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