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Scientists find the genetic switch that makes pancreatic cancer resist chemotherapy

Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have discovered a molecular "switch" that determines whether pancreatic cancer cells respond to chemotherapy or…

2 weeks ago

Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation

Researchers at University College London have identified a biological process that helps the body shut down inflammation once it is…

4 weeks ago

One in three people carry this brain parasite but the body has a kill switch

A parasite that may already be living in your brain has the ability to infect the very immune cells designed…

4 weeks ago

Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off

Scientists at Cleveland-based institutions have uncovered a surprising new switch that helps the body make fat -- and turning it…

1 month ago

Natural hormone unlocks a hidden fat burning switch

Studies in mice have shown that a hormone produced in the intestine can send signals to the brain and influence…

3 months ago

WhatsApp will soon allow iPhone users to switch between personal and work accounts

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a multi-account support feature for iOS users. This feature will likely allow users to switch…

4 months ago

Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain

Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act…

5 months ago

Scientists discover amino acid switch that turns fat into a calorie-burning furnace

Consuming fewer calories is largely accepted as a way to improve health and lose weight, but a recently published study…

7 months ago

Scientists find brain cell switch that could reverse obesity’s effects

Researchers show astrocytes can be tuned to reverse some obesity-driven brain and metabolic changes, revealing untapped therapeutic potential. Credit: Shutterstock…

7 months ago

Scientists just found a sugar switch that protects your brain from Alzheimer’s

A new study from scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging has revealed a surprising player in the…

9 months ago