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In earlier research, Safe and his collaborators described NR4A1 as a "nutrient sensor," meaning that it can respond to dietary compounds and contribute to the body's ability to remain healthy with age.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
The condition is best known for the buildup of amyloid-beta and tau proteins, which eventually contribute to the loss of brain cells.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
While its data center business remains underappreciated, Tan expects it to contribute more meaningfully from 2027, with over 60% of capacity already pre-sold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
This proved controversial because homeowners could have been required to contribute more towards their care costs, external based on the value of their property.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Poor people of color, like other Americans—indeed like nearly everyone around the world—want safe streets, peaceful communities, healthy families, good jobs, and meaningful opportunities to contribute to society.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
It all contributes to the most complete officiating picture the World Cup has ever seen, right down to the millimeter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
It contributes to emotional state, digestion, sleep, memory, and blood clotting.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
NOx is a smog-forming pollutant that aggravates respiratory illnesses, especially asthma, forms acid rain and contributes to nutrient pollution in coastal waters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The tomato brings sweetness and acidity; the soy contributes salt and savory depth.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Rue contributes a big handful of some sort of starchy root to the meal.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
It may also have contributed to mass extinctions by changing ocean chemistry, climate, and the amount of oxygen available in seawater.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
Times Community News staff writer Matt Szabo contributed to this report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
In 2024 the UK steel industry contributed £1.7bn to the UK economy - equivalent to 0.1% of total UK economic output and 0.8% of manufacturing output.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Alphabet’s stock drop also contributed to a broader selloff across the tech sector.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
I knew how arts and culture contributed to the development of a child.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Turkey had been part of the multinational program contributing to the development and construction of the F-35.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
He had to climbdown from the changes, contributing to his unpopularity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
And he acknowledges that lack of IGF-1 in Laron patients is a "major factor" contributing to the low number of incidences of cancer.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Once you figure out how much money you can sock away, consider contributing to a high-yield savings account.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Thank you, once more, for contributing to this urgent cause.
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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