Neuronal transfer of mitochondria to tumour cells promotes cancer spread

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01718-4Neurons often receive organelles called mitochondria from other cells. It emerges that neurons donate mitochondria that support cancer-cell spread.

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Neuronal transfer of mitochondria to tumour cells promotes cancer spread

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01718-4Neurons often receive organelles called mitochondria from other cells. It emerges that neurons donate mitochondria that support cancer-cell spread.