strands

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These molecules are short strands of DNA that can bind very precisely to specific DNA or RNA sequences and block gene activity.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

The post included the album’s cover, a simple black-and-white photo of Grande smiling with strands of hair covering her face.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

In 1970, Corning Glass Works developed hair-thin silica strands capable of carrying light for miles with dramatically reduced signal loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Simon Stone’s incisive production, first mounted in Aix, makes visual how the complex strands of the two stories wind together, mirroring the opera’s varied pacing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

She lined them up next to one another and pinched the tops together, then started braiding the six strands together.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack