The Molecule that Can AUTAC Bad Proteins (IMAGE) Tohoku University Caption AUTAC successfully led to the removal of bad mitochondria and fast-tracked the formation of new, healthy ones. Credit Tohoku University Usage Restrictions Credit: Tohoku University 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.