SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 29, 2025Science News

Cancer uses mitochondria to reprogram neighboring cells

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Cancer cells weaponize their own mitochondria as secret agents, sending them through microscopic tunnels to infiltrate healthy neighboring cells and reprogram them into cancer-supporting allies. Researchers discovered that the protein MIRO2 enables this cellular brainwashing, offering potential new therapy targets.

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