BEC Educational Series – Elements of mitochondrial physiology and bioenergetics

Abstract

Effective communication is crucial for bridging the gap between specialized knowledge and the understanding of common needs among students and scientists, medical professionals and patients, academia and the public. Facilitating effective communication about mitochondria is a challenge across diverse audiences. While the need for harmonization of scientific terminology in bioenergetics and mitochondrial physiology has been recognized in peer-to-peer communication, the perspective must be widened by including newcomers to the field. The BEC Educational Series delves into fundamental concepts of mitochondrial biology and bioenergetics, elucidates key terminology, and provides practical guidance for conveying complex scientific information in common language without compromising accuracy. Drawing upon insights from mitochondrial research and experience in communicating bioenergetics, this resource equips readers with the knowledge and vocabulary necessary to engage in meaningful discussions about mitochondrial function, dysfunction, therapeutic interventions, and the scientific missions of bioenergetics.

Cite:

Gnaiger E, Cardoso LHD, Axelrod C, Hand SC (2025) BEC Educational Series – Elements of mitochondrial physiology and bioenergetics. Bioenerg Commun 2025.4. https://doi.org/10.26124/bec.2025-0004