damage
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If that signal can be determined, it could offer another way to prevent the immune cells from reaching brain tissue and contributing to damage.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Evidence of damage to the broader economy also tends to emerge during these periods of volatility but again, RBC finds this kind of data largely absent of late.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The EA said it had already visited the site and was "continuing to investigate the source of contamination and its damage to the environment".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Adversaries will use asymmetric means to inflict damage, if they can, on the U.S. homeland, its troops and diplomats abroad, and American allies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Like Phineas, these patients with frontal lobe damage have trouble making decisions.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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Under this model, stroke damages both brain tissue and the pathways responsible for removing inflammatory signals.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Alabama is seeking an injunction for TikTok to change its practices, civil penalties and damages.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
And if at that point it is so expensive it damages the economy, high oil prices would reduce non-oil inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that damages dopamine-producing neurons, according to Parkinson’s Foundation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
We had the Clemson cattle to contend with, but Pa never thought of suing for damages like most folks.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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Six hydropower projects under construction, with a combined capacity of 508 MW, were also damaged.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
When the gene is damaged, some of those growth promoting proteins can accumulate, potentially helping cancer cells survive and spread.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Earlier this month, intense waves from Hurricane Marie damaged beachfront homes in parts of Southern California and chewed away at beaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Briton Norris said he believed governing body the FIA should take such incidents more seriously because of the impact it has on other drivers who are blameless, and the cost in terms of damaged parts.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
When DNA is damaged by a mutagen, such as X-rays, genetic information is obviously threatened.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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Chronic stress linked to everyday life may leave a lasting physical mark on the heart, potentially damaging cardiovascular health and shortening lifespan.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
Before the Rand Refinery can handle the metal, it needs to ensure it is mined in a responsible manner, including without damaging the environment, mistreating workers or funding corrupt officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
The winter is expected to bring more damaging storms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Beekeepers who feared a damaging new arrival of Asian hornets in the Greater Manchester area helped track down their nest after sightings sparked an urgent search.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
But he did not lie, because he was scared that he would fail at lying and would eventually have to tell her the truth and that way make it all doubly damaging.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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