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Once activated, Cul4A works together with an adaptor protein called WDR5 to target DNA repair proteins such as RAD51 for destruction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

A cardiothoracic surgeon, Briggs realized the newly activated law didn’t provide adequate protections for patients having medical complications.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2020, SpaceX activated its StarLink broadband operations, shaking-up the satellite internet business with fast and relatively affordable access.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In Rio state, the health department said it had activated safety protocols after a Belgian man who arrived from Uganda showed "viral symptoms such as cough, chills and diarrhoea".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“So after I activated the pendant, I got scared they’d know a transmission had been sent. I hid it, in case they came looking.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld