prevented
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"We were very excited to see that GHP-88310 given by mouth completely prevented airborne transmission in our ferret model of measles," said first author Carolin Lieber, a senior postdoctoral fellow in the Plemper lab.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
"It did work, the system worked," director Sean Curran told reporters on Wednesday, insisting that a cordon had prevented the alleged attacker from reaching the main hall where the dinner was taking place in April.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Engineers have traditionally prevented this interference by increasing the distance between antennas, but wider spacing creates a different set of problems.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
Now, scientists and campaigners are warning that the condition, though easily prevented, can be unexpectedly triggered - and could pose a deadly threat.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Ashton stood very still, but his hands flexed by his sides, as if it was only an enormous effort that prevented him from snatching the book from her by force.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
