mechanism

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The backstop mechanism, which provides funding at times of extreme financial stress, is currently only available to a handful of central banks.

From Barron's

Although scientists understood that sperm require large amounts of energy to prepare for fertilization, the exact mechanism behind this surge remained unclear until now.

From Science Daily

"Dynamic tracking will help us move beyond simple exposure measurements toward a deeper understanding of toxicity mechanisms."

From Science Daily

It said it is taking steps to address further risks, and will implement robust policies, monitoring mechanisms and processes to ensure compliance with local regulations.

From BBC

"Longer-term I think that tendon-driven hands using more sophisticated mechanisms will result in more affordable and capable hands," he says.

From BBC