Human eggs defy ageing’s genetic toll on mitochondria
New Scientist - 06-Aug-2025Study finds eggs maintain mitochondrial DNA integrity, unlike other body cells that age
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Meagan Mulcair, Ph.D., is a computational chemist and science journalist currently serving as a Mass Media Fellow at New Scientist. With a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University, her research specializes in modeling materials using advanced computational methods. Beyond her academic work, she balances roles as a science communicator, musician, and writer, keen on exploring the intersections of science, nature, and art. As a staff writer, she brings that multidisciplinary flair to her reporting at New Scientist.
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