The human body possesses an extraordinary ability to renew itself. Every second, billions of reactions take place within us to sustain life. At the center of these processes are the mitochondria—small yet powerful organelles, often called the “spark of life.” With age, mitochondrial function declines. This leads to the accumulation of free radicals—reactive oxygen species[…]

On June 19–20, 2025, in Sofia, Bulgaria, GATE Institute hosted the fourth edition of the Spinoff Conference EUROPA, organized by Health and Life Sciences Cluster Bulgaria – BioCluster.bg. The forum brought together representatives of innovative companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs from across Europe, with a strong focus on transferring knowledge from academia into successful business models[…]

Mitochondria are known as the “powerhouses” of the cell, but their role in reproduction goes far beyond energy production. Especially in egg cells, they are not just important—they are decisive. Without healthy and functional mitochondria, an egg cell cannot mature properly, be fertilized successfully, or support embryonic development in its earliest stages. What do mitochondria[…]