HealthAugust 17, 2026

exosomes

EK-so-sohmz

Definition

Tiny, naturally occurring particles secreted by cells that act as transport vehicles to deliver biological materials like proteins or genetic information between cells.

Etymology

The term is a combination of the Greek 'exo-', meaning 'outside', and 'soma', meaning 'body', reflecting their nature as small bodies released by cells to the exterior.

In the news

In the article, the Goda Lab engineers these particles as 'super exosomes' to target and repair aging cells, serving as the core delivery system for their health-extending therapy.

Goda Lab Advances in XPRIZE Healthspan Contest

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