affecting
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MYC has long been labeled "undruggable" because its structure makes it difficult for drugs to bind to it safely without affecting healthy cells.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
"It's so much more meaningful now because previously it would have just affected our careers but now it's affecting the sport's future," said Rousey.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
But beyond that, geopolitics has become a much more important factor affecting the stock market, particularly hot tech stocks.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
El Niño is one of the most powerful climate patterns on Earth, capable of reshaping global weather and affecting rainfall and drought, according to the WMO.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Related to these factors affecting diffusion within continents is a third set of factors influencing diffusion between continents, which may also help build up a local pool of domesticates and technology.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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