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    You’ve probably already heard about the importance of our mitochondria, and the fact that we have unique mitochondrial DNA that is inherited exclusively from our mothers — especially if you like watching true crime where you may have seen forensic investigators use mitochondrial DNA to help identify victims and in criminal investigations to identify suspects.  There is trace mitochondria DNA left behind even in our fingerprints… and I have to admit true crime is about the only time, outside of the world of healthcare, that I ever hear anyone talk about mitochondria! But our mitochondrial function is super […]