disabled

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When the team disabled genes involved in phosphatidylcholine production in young worms, the mitochondria quickly began to resemble those typically seen in much older animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The In-Home Supportive Services program helps disabled and elderly people remain in their houses by providing in-home care.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That exchange came after the U.S. disabled an empty oil tanker that tried to breach its blockade of Iran’s ports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He is neither disabled, handicapped, nor developmentally delayed in any way, so there was no reason to assume anyone would take issue with his admittance to Beecher Prep—whether it is an inclusion school or not.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio