perturbation

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But with 76 years of data to measure against, “we can provide the context needed to answer the question of, how big of a perturbation is this event?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025

For this test, they sought a genetic perturbation that would result in a desired shift in average gene expression.

From Science Daily • Oct. 2, 2023

Because the search space is vast and genetic experiments are costly, scientists often struggle to find the ideal perturbation for their particular application.

From Science Daily • Oct. 2, 2023

While there, he studied a key node of the mammalian immune system — dendritic cells — and their perturbation in HIV/AIDS.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2023

Mrs. Weston was looking so ill, and had an air of so much perturbation, that Emma’s uneasiness increased; and the moment they were alone, she eagerly said,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen