mechanism

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"Our work provides cell type-specific maps of gene regulation in the Alzheimer's brain, shifting the field from observing correlations to uncovering the causal mechanisms that actively drive disease progression."

From Science Daily

This led to new oversight mechanisms, including the Office of the Inspector General and the Office of Personal Responsibility, to keep the abuses in check.

From Salon

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