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Dr. Chung showed how mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, help fish to cope with changes in temperature across different timescales. This work reveals the important role of mitochondria in allowing organisms to adapt to climate change.
A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (PhD) - graduated in 2018