activation
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Additional experiments showed that activation of the central amygdala reduced dopamine release in important parts of the brain's reward system while the mice were eating for pleasure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Most major cities now require them under clear rules governing activation, storage, review and release.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“AltaMed has been clear that El Corazón Art Park is a temporary activation that directly aligns with AltaMed’s mission,” Sanchez also said in her statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
While these pathways normally support tumor growth, excessive activation can destabilize normal cellular functions and ultimately lead to cell death.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
Turning, I rushed for Corban and Blake, hitting the activation button on their cuffs just as Regan hit the activation button on Tess’s and Eliana’s.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing activation
Just Do It: Act
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Unit 3: Cellular Systems
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act (do)
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