effects

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And yet now whales that were once hunted for their oil are falling victim to the effects of the petroleum or “rock oil” that replaced their melted blubber as a source of light and lubrication.

From Los Angeles Times

The aid that was allegedly seized by Somali officials was meant to help people cope with the effects of "drought, floods, conflict, high food prices and dwindling harvests", according to the WFP.

From BBC

Comparisons with antidepressant medication also suggested comparable effects, but the supporting evidence was limited and considered low certainty.

From Science Daily

"In the future, these insights could lead to new therapies that imitate the beneficial effects of exercise on how cells repair damaged DNA and use fuel for energy."

From Science Daily

The insects convert them into aglycones, which no longer contain sugar molecules and have much stronger antimicrobial effects.

From Science Daily