acid
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The drug works by activating a particular protein involved in the retinoic acid pathway, a biological system associated with how the body processes and uses vitamin A.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
They were influenced by Jamaican sound systems, acid house and hip hop, which led to a new sound explosion in the city.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Researchers also found that swishing with pure cranberry juice reduced acid production in dental plaque from both children and adults.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
“The upcoming launch of Google glasses will be a first acid test,” analysts at Bernstein wrote in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Oh, and by the way, the loons are disappearing everywhere because their lakes are dying from acid rain.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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This is particularly important because acids produced by oral bacteria can gradually erode tooth enamel, increasing the risk of cavities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
The findings suggest that cranberry juice may interfere with two important processes involved in tooth decay: the buildup of bacterial plaque and the production of damaging acids.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
To determine how these conditions affected the animals, the team analyzed liver cells and tissues, blood plasma, organic acids from the cecum, and samples of gut bacteria.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
The researchers found that cells lacking Mitch consumed more fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
We both use nucleic acids for heredity; we both use proteins as enzymes to control the chemistry of our cells.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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Chemistry - Introductory
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Structure and Properties of Matter - Middle School
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Chemical Reactions - Introductory
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