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A ruling against Kenvue could prevent the merger from going through entirely.

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If Congress finds that undesirable, there is no legal obstacle to enacting legislation that would prevent such suits.

“We are taking immediate corrective actions and reinforcing our internal controls to prevent this from happening again.”

These genetic fragments allow bacteria to use specialized enzymes and proteins to prevent new viruses, called phages, from infecting the cell.

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"However, it is important to proceed with caution. SEL1L also plays a crucial role in preventing the accumulation of damaged proteins, which is essential for long-term cellular health."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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