stimulate
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The scientists recorded neural activity while using light to stimulate specific neurons in the hypothalamus, allowing them to observe how different parts of the system responded.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
This modification was designed to recruit and stimulate nearby immune cells, including T cells, which can help mount a stronger attack against cancer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Fertility drugs that are used to stimulate egg production for retrieval and freezing are banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
It gives them more room to raise rates to fight inflation and space to cut them during a downturn to stimulate growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
“It’s full of electrical impulses. It’s like a computer. If you stimulate one part of the brain with an electrode, it—” He stopped talking.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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In his view, the Fed may be adjusting its policy rate up toward a level that neither stimulates nor restricts economic growth.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
Hydroxyurea, a drug that stimulates production of fetal hemoglobin, has been shown to reduce pain crises and other complications—but it isn’t a cure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Take Lough Neagh – by scientists' estimation, approximately four decades' worth of phosphorus, the nutrient that stimulates growth, are stored in its sediment.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Reynoso said the betting "stimulates many senses" for the animals on top of providing entertainment for an audience giddy with excitement ahead of the world's biggest football bonanza.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
They seemed to forget that the increase of known truths stimulates the investigation, establishment, and growth of the arts.'
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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That willingness resulted in excess demand that ultimately stimulated acute demand-pull inflation—that is, price increases caused by demand outpacing available goods and services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“That’s really what stimulated the conversation of the possibility.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
"When we stimulated one bipolar cell, many bipolar cells released neurotransmitters," says Z. Jimmy Zhou, PhD, Marvin L. Sears Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science and principal investigator.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Five years ago, Rhi had a procedure to put a sacral nerve stimulation system in place - where the nerves controlling the bowel can be stimulated with a device implanted under the skin.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
My mind was stimulated, my spirit was full, and I seriously woke up every single day excited to learn something new.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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One of the most unexpected findings involved glucagon, a hormone generally known for raising blood sugar by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
As a result, scientists may be limited to measuring or stimulating one brain layer at a time, even though many brain functions depend on communication among several layers and deeper structures.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
"However, the effect occurs later, and the stimulating effect is often absent," the institute advised.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
They activate what Mr. Lieberman refers to as “primeval cravings,” stimulating the brain’s reward centers and contributing to addiction and overconsumption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
I wish I could explain to you how fascinating and stimulating are the lectures that we receive here at Miss Preston's, but I’m afraid my descriptions will never do them justice...
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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