Cells “vomit” waste in a hidden healing shortcut that could also fuel cancer

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Aug 30, 2025, 6:56 am203 ptsTrendingTop
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new healing mechanism in injured cells called cathartocytosis, in which cells "vomit" out their internal machinery to revert more quickly to a stem cell-like state. While this messy shortcut helps tissues regenerate faster, it also leaves behind debris that can fuel…

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