# Unprecedented atlas maps mitochondria across the tree of life

Researchers have published an unprecedented atlas of mitochondria that spans the tree of life, as reported in Nature. The resource compiles data on the energy-producing organelles across a wide range of organisms, offering scientists a broad reference for studying their evolution, diversity and function.

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## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03195-9) — 2026-10-16