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Scientists discover hidden switch that helps cancer cells survive


Researchers have found a small but powerful switch inside breast cancer cells that helps them survive stressful conditions. When this switch flips, the cells activate protective programs that make them tougher and faster-growing. The finding reveals how tumors use stress to their benefit. It may open up new possibilities for therapies.

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