altering

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The company’s scientific approach, called epigenetic reprogramming, works by altering DNA markings and dictating which genes a cell uses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

This shortage suggests that M88's journey through the Virgo Cluster is already altering its ability to form stars and shaping its long-term evolution.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Changes in the ocean, including some caused by human-driven climate change, "could be altering migration corridors in ways we don't yet fully understand", Castro said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Stores are also altering prices in real time on the shelves with electronic labels that make it simple for prices to be changed remotely and instantly, based on other dynamic pricing models like peak times.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

It was radically altering what the funds would be used for.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander