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Whether she’s explaining the purpose of peroxisomal targeting signals or the science behind her favorite sci-fi novels, she is always the happiest when she using her knowledge to spark curiosity in others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

This is why age-related illnesses are often associated with peroxisomal malfunctions, e.g., loss of hearing or sight, Alzheimer's, diabetes or cancer.

From Science Daily • Sep. 27, 2023

The team of researchers headed by Gatsogiannis has now shown, for the first time and in atomic detail, how the peroxisomal AAA-ATPase processes other enzymes in order to keep the detox units functioning properly.

From Science Daily • Sep. 27, 2023

Hydrogen peroxide is safely broken down by peroxisomal enzymes into water and oxygen.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013