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If this repair route is blocked, the cells lose their ability to fix double-strand breaks and die.

From Science Daily

But the bloc’s ability to enforce the ban will be hampered by the network of storage terminals, middlemen and refineries that obscure the origin of fuel flowing into the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm lucky to have worked with him and been able to integrate his talent and undoubted skills in enhancing our ability to understand the archaeological narrative," says Mr Young.

From BBC

In Hoffman’s view, the ability for beliefs that are traditionally regarded as heretical to spread among self-identified Christians is deeply tied to two phenomena.

From Salon

Possessing impressive technical and physical ability, he is seen as an exciting modern wing-back in the Jeremie Frimpong and Jurrien Timber mould.

From BBC