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variant

[vair-ee-uhnt] / ˈvɛər i ənt /




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Researchers do not yet understand exactly how this fibronectin variant relates to senescence, but the finding could help scientists better define what makes senescent cells unique.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The variant of the hantavirus suspected in both outbreaks is transmitted through the droppings, saliva and urine of the Andean mouse.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

"The Andes variant of this virus does not spread easily, and it requires prolonged close contact with someone who is already symptomatic."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

That patient is sick with a confirmed variant of a hantavirus, according to the World Health Organization.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The true-bred pea plants, he noted, possessed distinct traits that were hereditary and variant.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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