plasticity
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"This combination of ultrahigh mechanical strength and outstanding plasticity make the current CoAl nanolaminate system one of the best intermetallic systems reported to date," Xu said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
As a result, cells lose what scientists call metabolic plasticity, their ability to rapidly adapt to shifting energy demands.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 11, 2026
The researchers also found that caffeine administered before sleep deprivation restored synaptic communication in the CA2 region and returned plasticity to normal levels.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2026
The connection caught researchers' attention because other studies have linked declining D-serine levels with aging-related cognitive impairment and reduced synaptic plasticity, the brain's ability to strengthen neural connections involved in memory and learning.
From Science Daily ● May 24, 2026
An excess makes the wares brittle and unable to resist sudden changes of temperature, while alumina, on the contrary, gives these qualities, and with them the plasticity required for the working of the ware.
From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by L. Arnoux
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