stimulate

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"Our findings show that the brain's own defence against amyloid beta can be strengthened by stimulating these receptors," says Per Nilsson, docent at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet.

From Science Daily

After treatment with dancing molecules, the gelled nanofiber scaffold reduced inflammation, shrank glial scarring, stimulated neurite extension, and encouraged neurons to grow in organized patterns.

From Science Daily

These slower waves stimulated another region called the retrosplenial cortex, a key hub involved in accessing stored memories.

From Science Daily

So the government is trying to stimulate the market while using the tools to stabilize it when necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal

Europeans, concerned that their markets will serve as an outlet for Chinese production surpluses, are urging China to stimulate its domestic consumption, which has been sluggish for years.

From Barron's