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Scientists discover molecular 'self-destruct' switch in stressed cells
Original: Molecular 'self-destruct' switch discovered: How stressed cells decide between survival and death
Researchers report the discovery of a molecular 'self-destruct' switch that helps stressed cells decide between survival and death. The finding explains how cells under pressure trigger self-destruction or hold on and recover, a mechanism central to understanding disease. Scientists say the discovery could inform future research into conditions linked to cell death, though details of the study and its practical implications remain limited.
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- Molecular 'self-destruct' switch discovered: How stressed cells decide between survival and death · Phys.org
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