stress
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The mice were exposed to different stress conditions that mimic aging, such as inflammation, replication stress, and oncogenic stress.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
While Takaichi has urged calm and said there would be no immediate disruptions, fears remain that naphtha shortages could further stress the country's healthcare system, already straining under an ageing population.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“This is no longer just a story about damaged facilities in the Gulf. It is a stress test for the global energy supply chain,” said Karan Satwani, Rystad’s senior analyst of supply-chain research.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The US electrical grid faces stress from extreme weather, growing AI demand, and cyberattacks, prompting calls for upgrades and renewable integration.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Every time I stroke his fur, a little more of my stress melts away.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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