Diseases Linked to mtDNA Mutations (IMAGE) Vanderbilt University Caption Some of the diseases that are linked to mutations in mitochondrial DNA. Credit Maulik Patel, Vanderbilt University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.