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When they removed serotonin 2A receptors specifically from Layer 5 pyramidal neurons, psilocybin lost its ability to stimulate the same structural growth of synapses.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

Scientists sometimes describe these compounds as "psychoplastogens" because they can stimulate neuroplasticity after a single dose.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

The tariff, which was imposed in the name of national defense, is intended to stimulate U.S. production.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

The steep tariff—imposed in the name of national defense—is intended to stimulate U.S. production.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

When within sight of the Earth on each of its orbits, it would stimulate outpourings of superstitious fervor among the Earthlings.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

As growth hormone gradually builds up during sleep, it stimulates neurons in the locus coeruleus, increasing their activity and helping promote the transition toward waking.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

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

Six months later, his natural testosterone levels are improving, however, the hormone which stimulates sperm production is still low.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

I recalled from my music research that enjoyable music stimulates the production of the hormone serotonin, which makes us feel joy and elevates our moods by altering our brain waves.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Critics say the program subsidizes wealthy investors, while supporters like developer Craig Robins say it has stimulated outside investment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Repeated pulses of light stimulated the cells to contract, strengthening the muscle tissue before it was incorporated into the swimming robot.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

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 the radio was on, music has stimulated memory of times and places, complete with characters and stage sets, memories so exact that every word of dialogue is recreated.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

It’s also a fitting reminder that whereas horror films once appealed primarily to the imagination, they are now largely rendered in visceral terms—causing scares, to be sure, but without stimulating the mind much.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

By maintaining or stimulating this communication pathway, they increased physical activity, improved age-related metabolic function, and extended lifespan in mice.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

"By working our jaw muscles we are stimulating blood flow to the brain."

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

While intellectually stimulating, decision theory, econometrics, and similar courses left me feeling adrift.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson