elongation

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"Definitely the elongation of the vowels like 'cheeeeese'!"

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

They found that CNTN4 not only contributes to neural elongation in the frontal cortex region of the brain, but also CNTN4 expression is regulated via a relationship with APP.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

That gradual elongation happened because workers were moving farther from their workplaces, often forced to the margins by the rising cost of housing in job centers.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

By revealing the exact mechanism through which SCFAs trigger dendritic elongation, this study has paved the way for new drugs that directly target dendritic cells.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2023

With the growth of the Atlantic liner the old jetties had become too short, and questions arose as to the elongation of them.

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