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By engaging receptor trafficking at the cell membrane, they provide a new way to modulate receptor activity.

Most political and foreign-policy actions can be modulated, corrected or refined over time.

"Physical exercise is one of these factors that can benefit the immune system, and in this research project, we're investigating how it can modulate the immune response over time," he says.

Despite his apparent willingness to modulate his stance based on new information, he remains cautious about declaring either a labor-market slump or victory over inflation.

"Working-class women, who are less used to modulating themselves in different settings, also get accused of being direct and also suffer in the corporate world."