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synthetic

[sin-thet-ik] / sɪnˈθɛt ɪk /


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While many users take multiple peptides together in custom combinations, or “stacks,” there is no data on how different synthetic peptides interact with one another.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

"Our study provides a new strategy for engineering biomimetic nanoreactors that increasingly replicate the sophisticated functions of living cells, opening new opportunities in artificial photosynthesis, energy catalysis, and synthetic chemistry," said Prof. Li.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Prof Patrick Cai, chair of synthetic genomics at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, said the study was an "important milestone".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The industry remains focused on low-margin products such as T-shirts and jeans, while rivals have moved into higher-value segments made with synthetic fibre.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

He took me to a beauty salon, and we found a cheap wig—curly black synthetic hair.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

“You have these synthetics labeled as kratom; a lot of this is a misunderstanding,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

The contract allows for limited use of synthetics, under "unusual circumstances," when a generative AI system can be used to create a character who is not based on any actual person in the world.

From Barron's May 30, 2026

“In my opinion, if synthetics cost the same as a human, they’re going to choose a human every time,” said Crabtree-Ireland.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 9, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration in 1999 recommended that garments made of cotton, wool, leather, and yes, even denim were preferable over synthetics.

From Slate Mar. 14, 2025

Without synthetics, processed foods like TV dinners just can’t be manufactured.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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