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Additionally, the multiplex array generates RNAs customized for various types of genetic perturbation.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Tahoe Therapeutics and the Arc Institute have recently partnered in the launch of the Arc Virtual Cell Atlas: the most comprehensive and diverse public database of single-cell level transcriptomic data across a wide range of perturbations.—
Amelia Palermo,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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How wildfire smoke can endanger your health Inhaling smoke can result in a variety of ailments, from minor irritability to more serious problems like respiratory and cardiovascular disorders.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Hunger and fatigue can often amplify irritability for many, making patience even harder to maintain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Bringing a pet to the vet's office for an appointment can often cause owners headaches, but one woman's chaotic experience left the internet in stitches.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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For many people, getting another pet is exactly the right thing to do.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Neither Democrats nor Republicans are particularly interested in yet another military conflict in the Middle East, and the White House likely worries that issuing threats would prompt Iran’s new, hard-line administration to refuse diplomatic engagement out of pique.—
Michael Singh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2021
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Is there an opportunity to launch a new exotic or trendy flavor to pique the interest of younger shoppers looking for intriguing snacks?—
Michael Della Penna,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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This case isn’t grounded in facts or law; it’s fueled by resentment.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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No one wants to carry bad vibes and resentment around anymore, so the energy will be pleasant and fortuitous.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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Sending in the National Guard was an obvious military flex, designed to to bait Angelenos while perhaps distracting Americans from Trump’s far greater troubles.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Xu also sits on the board of the Weichai Group, which acquired the Ferretti Group in 2102, when the builder of Riva Yachts, Custom Line, CRN, and other brands was in financial trouble.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Why The Pacers Could Win Game 3 (And/Or Cover) The Pacers have already defied their doubters with a number of upsets this postseason.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Hamilton averaged an identical 21.5 points per to lead the Detroit Pistons to one of the biggest upsets in NBA Finals history five years later, starring on the 2004 team that stunned Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and the L.A. Lakers to win the title in five games.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
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The report highlights research on young adults that shows that trans students who participate in collegiate sports are less likely to experience distress, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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That places an onerous burden on Henson, doing her considerable best trying to sustain a role whose Job-like travails crank the distress level to 11 too soon.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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