reprogrammed

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Inside tumors, however, these same cells are reprogrammed to suppress immune responses, support cancer growth, and aid the spread of disease.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

After their failure, Tessa is reprogrammed to be cold and callous, trained to finish the job at any cost, even if it means destroying the love between her and Thia.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

The cells were then reprogrammed using a harmless virus to introduce a genetic sequence that enables them to identify the cancer.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

After 2009’s “Avatar” reprogrammed the blockbuster, James Cameron showed no signs of coming up for air.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Should the plant become genetically reprogrammed so as to germinate at a time more appropriate to Canada—say, late June—the plant would still be in trouble for other reasons.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond