isolate
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"We were able to isolate an intermediate structure from our ruthenium complex formation reaction and characterize this with single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Surprisingly, we found the structure to be doubly ring-slipped," says Takebayashi.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
But equipment to isolate and treat those infected by Ebola, which is transmitted through close contact, only began arriving in Rwampara on Monday, several days after the outbreak was declared.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The WHO has urged Congo and Uganda to isolate confirmed cases and the people they came in contact with.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Many cruise lines require travelers to isolate in their cabins if they have an infectious disease—sometimes even after they recover, if the cruise is still going.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
In 1957, the biochemist Arthur Kornberg set out to isolate the DNA-copying enzyme.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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