protective
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Sack said the debate over glutathione "shifts the emphasis away from things that we know work" like giving firefighters access to good personal protective equipment.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
One protective function, for example, can involve increasing production of interferon, an antiviral signaling protein that helps coordinate immune defenses.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
The same basic problem affects far larger structures, including the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge, which require extensive repainting to keep their protective coatings in good condition.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Coastal Southern California enjoys its relatively mild summer climate thanks to several factors, including a cool ocean’s air-conditioning effect, protective mountains, proximity to deserts, and a weather pattern that usually avoids drawing in tropical moisture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
And there was a boy standing beside the mom, looking embarrassed but protective.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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