inhibit

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They did this both through genetic methods and by developing a drug designed to inhibit the enzyme.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

"If we want to delay the progression of a disease, we want to inhibit its negative aspect," Waller said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

It has also been shown to inhibit colon cancer growth and survival, and some evidence even suggests a protective effect against lung cancer in smokers.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

Researchers also found that compounds found in bamboo can inhibit the formation of furan and reduce the production of acrylamide.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

Put another way, says Dr. Atchley, the frontal lobe is crucial in helping people inhibit impulses, like choosing the chocolate cake, which is a very basic form of decision making.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel