mechanism
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This challenge has pushed researchers to look beyond the tumor itself and examine broader mechanisms of immune resistance.
From Science Daily
"By exploring phenomena like inner speech, and understanding the mechanisms of such processes, we gain fundamental new insights into human biology and behavior," Dr. Queißer concludes.
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The review outlines several possible mechanisms, including nitric oxide signaling that supports healthy circulation, pathways related to inflammation and oxidative stress, lipid and glucose metabolism, and interactions with the gut microbiome.
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This is our body’s survival mechanism, evolved over many centuries, to slow our metabolism down and conserve energy during times of famine or stress.
Regulators allowed insurers to seek recovery External link of a portion of that cost from policyholders through a surcharge mechanism.
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