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Mitochondria and the culture of the Borg
7 Sept 2010
Abstract excerpt
As endosymbionts, the mitochondria are unique among organelles. This review provides insights into mitochondrial behavior and introduces the idea of a unified collective, an interconnected reticulum reminiscent of the Borg, a fictional humanoid species from the Star Trek television series whereby decisions are made within their network (or "hive"), linked to signaling cascades that coordinate the cross-talk...
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