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mechanism

[mek-uh-niz-uhm] / ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm /




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The DHX29-driven mechanism could influence important biological processes such as cell differentiation, maintaining cellular balance, and the development of cancer, suggesting wide-ranging significance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

This advantage likely stems from its dual-agonist mechanism, targeting both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, whereas semaglutide targets only the latter.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Experts say rattlesnakes typically don’t bite unless they feel threatened and use their bite as a defense mechanism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Chinese authorities said Tuesday that under the country’s biweekly pricing mechanism, gasoline and diesel prices should have risen by 800 yuan and 770 yuan a ton, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Herschel did not have the correct mechanism for the origin of species, but he posed the correct question.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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