Jon Brestoff

Dr. Jon Brestoff, an associate professor at Washington University School of Medicine, delves into the fascinating world of mitochondrial transfer. He explains how mitochondria move between unrelated cells, playing crucial roles in metabolism and immunity. Brestoff discusses the impact of high-fat diets on mitochondrial dynamics and their potential to disrupt fat tissue communication. He also explores the promise of therapeutic mitochondrial transplantation for metabolic diseases, highlighting their ability to influence immune responses and potentially reverse obesity.