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SLAMF6, however, can activate itself directly on the surface of T cells.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Astronauts are due to descend to the Moon's south polar region in a lander and remain on the surface for about a week.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The bosses on the show all have different styles and expectations that may seem demanding or annoying on the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The other is more direct: receptors for GLP-1, the hormone these drugs mimic, appear on the surface of some tumor cells, raising the possibility that the drugs are acting on cancer biology itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“I don’t think I want to play soccer on the surface of the sun.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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