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Ruth Ann Crystal @drruth.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Wow! Mitochondria can actually be transferred to other cells if needed through nanotubes, in extracellular bubble-shaped vesicles, or by free floating through the blood. buff.ly/33kcDdS Donating mitochondria to another cell may help to repair damaged cells or support immune function. #medsky 🧪

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Cells are swapping their mitochondria. What does this mean for our health?

Researchers are studying why the energy factories are moving between cells and whether the process can be harnessed to treat cancer and other diseases.

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