conformation

Example Sentences

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“That is a clear convergence of fear, lack of critical thinking, conformation bias and political tribalism.”

From Seattle Times

Like antibodies, the aptamers attach themselves to protein targets - in this case, the spike protein on the virus surface - by folding into a three-dimensional conformation.

From Reuters

They may also naturally adopt multiple conformations, says David Agard, a structural biologist at the University of California, San Francisco.

From Science Magazine

He noted there were cell phone screenshots taken of a computer showing booking conformations for airline fares and car and hotel rentals.

From Fox News

Westminster is the nation’s second-longest-running sporting event after the Kentucky Derby, and like the sport of dog conformation itself, it is known for its commitment to tradition.

From Washington Post