Nature.com April 27, 2026 • 19:20

Mitochondria can spawn new ‘organelles’ — hinting at how modern cells evolved - Nature

Discovery bolsters theory that ancient mitochondria formed brand-new, specialized ‘sacs’ in cells by shedding their outer membranes.

Researchers are discovering that mitochondria (blue), known as cells power plants, also play parts in cells immune responses.Credit: David M. Phillips/Science Photo Library
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Mitochondria can spawn new ‘organelles’ — hinting at how modern cells evolved - Nature

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