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Recent Examples of germinal
Some believe — and were trained to think — the disease begins in the germinal center, a structure in the lymph nodes where immune cells interact with antigens in a way that creates a powerful pathogen-fighting response (think vaccines and infections).
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Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
But germinal centers did not form in the thoracic lymph nodes and spleens of the autopsied COVID-19 patients, the researchers reported.
—Jon Cohen, Science | AAAS, 25 Aug. 2020
Vinuesa and her team were able to figure out one key alternate pathway, one not involving the lymph node germinal center, with the help of a few Kikas.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a covid vaccine.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a Covid vaccine.
—New York Times, 21 Feb. 2022
But first those memory cells get trained in immune system boot camps called germinal centers, learning to do more than just make copies of their original antibodies.
—Carla K. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Jan. 2022
But offering up that refresher too often or too soon could be pointless, even slightly counterproductive, if active germinal centers are still doing their thing.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2021
According to scientists who conducted the study, this is a very positive sign since germinal centers normally peak one or two weeks after vaccination and then begin to decline, the New York Times reported.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 28 June 2021
Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
But germinal centers did not form in the thoracic lymph nodes and spleens of the autopsied COVID-19 patients, the researchers reported.
—Jon Cohen, Science | AAAS, 25 Aug. 2020
Vinuesa and her team were able to figure out one key alternate pathway, one not involving the lymph node germinal center, with the help of a few Kikas.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a covid vaccine.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a Covid vaccine.
—New York Times, 21 Feb. 2022
But first those memory cells get trained in immune system boot camps called germinal centers, learning to do more than just make copies of their original antibodies.
—Carla K. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Jan. 2022
But offering up that refresher too often or too soon could be pointless, even slightly counterproductive, if active germinal centers are still doing their thing.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2021
According to scientists who conducted the study, this is a very positive sign since germinal centers normally peak one or two weeks after vaccination and then begin to decline, the New York Times reported.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 28 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinal
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Based on the landmark findings of Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, the idea is that four key proteins can be used to send a cell back to its embryonic state, essentially removing all biomarkers of aging.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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Around the 14th day of embryonic development, a key stage in human growth called gastrulation kicks off.—
Kristen V. Brown,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2024
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Carver, a Black agricultural scientist and inventor, was extremely concerned with keeping soil and its nutrients rich and fertile.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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For Kentridge, attachment to a great idea can lead to entrapment, closing your mind to other, unthought-of fertile ideas.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The researchers simulated early Earth and how its primordial environment affected the color of the planet’s oceans.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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This residual internal energy can warm the base of the atmosphere as the planet cools, lifting up the primordial envelope from below and helping gas to escape, along with the pull from stellar radiation.—
Dakotah Tyler,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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That handed Google specifically, and Android in general, the lead in generative artificial intelligence on mobile devices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Photograph: Ying Tang/Getty Images Microsoft is wading deeper into generative artificial intelligence for gaming with Muse, a new AI model announced today.—
Megan Farokhmanesh,
WIRED,
19 Feb. 2025
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Spectrum: Are infant wearable companies like Owlet capitalizing on parents’ fear of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which is still pretty mysterious?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Feb. 2017
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The devilish Goblin King gave protagonist Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) 13 hours to break free of his supernatural maze in order to save her infant half-brother, Toby.—
Marc Bernardin,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2024
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From the fecund mind of the Coen brothers, this modern-day Western was hailed as a classic nearly from the moment of its independent release.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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Others omit her altogether, capturing the natural realm unblemished by human presence, a fecund environment dotted with snakes and birds and fungi.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Jones’ father was one of the state’s most powerful machine Democrats who often batted away allegations of nepotism and famously gave a boost to the budding political career of Barack Obama, who rose from the Illinois Senate to eventually become president.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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With less than a minute left in a one-possession game, the Rockets turned to budding star Amen Thompson to tie it up.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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And, like the small miracle of any benthic shine found in sandy human hands, Frame’s prolific œuvre very nearly didn’t exist for us, but for drastic, tidal chance.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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Zach Bryan is one of the most prolific musicians in the American music industry today.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Germinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinal. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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