strands

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Aptamers are short strands of synthetic DNA that naturally fold into complex three dimensional shapes.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

“If you look at the amount of fiber optics strands that some of these data centers will need, it makes sense that they work with Corning,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Relief is found in the moments of fellowship and natural splendor that are threaded into the story like strands of bright yarn.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

When a pup strands on the Central California coast, federal and state wildlife officials respond to assess whether it is truly orphaned, said Brett Long, the Long Beach aquarium’s vice president of animal care.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Smushed paper cups in the gutter, long strands of clear plastic, bits of food wrappers.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy