young adult

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The team compared young, adult, and old fish, examining many aspects of protein production inside brain cells.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The post-Mass young adult discussion group, once a gathering of about 25, now draws upward of 200.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

As a teenager and young adult, Jessica tried to learn more about her mom’s case.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In addition to emphasizing comedies, there’s a lot of opportunity to develop young adult films, Lin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It’s all but impossible to reach that number all by yourself by the time you’re a young adult.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell