defenses

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Naked mole rats likely owe their unusually long, healthy lives to several overlapping defenses, including cancer resistance, inflammation control, DNA repair, and tissue protection.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Russian air defenses are “concentrated around Moscow and Vladimir Putin’s residences,” and the Kremlin is also likely running low on some types of interceptors, Mr. Zemlianyi says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The IMF warned that emerging and developing countries, "which often have more severe resource constraints, may be disproportionately exposed to attackers targeting regions with weaker defenses."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Over the pressure test of a seven-game series, defenses can study Harden’s go-to moves and devise counters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

This often happens when we are very miserable, because then the body’s defenses against disease are weakened.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall