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Scientists discover a hidden switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells

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Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing. The breakthrough builds on experiments in mice that showed remarkable resistance to obesity and improved…

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