Mitochondria, endosomes, DNA (IMAGE) Salk Institute Caption Endosomes (magenta) collect around mitochondria (blue) after infection with virus HSV-1, which attacks mtDNA (green) and causes its release. Credit Salk Institute Usage Restrictions With credit and related coverage License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.