Mitochondria can come in two different types, according to a surprising new finding. The newly discovered ability of mitochondria to split into two different forms resolves a longstanding mystery of how mitochondria can simultaneously provide cells with energy and essential building blocks, even when resources are limited.
The team behind the work hope that this ability could help explain how some cancers can thrive, even in hostile conditions.
Read the paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08146-w
The team behind the work hope that this ability could help explain how some cancers can thrive, even in hostile conditions.
Read the paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08146-w
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