activation
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"Mechanistically, we found that butyrate acts on IECs and induces sustained transcriptional and epigenetic activation of Sat1, an acetylpolyamine biosynthetic enzyme," Yu said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
GLP-1 activation directly in the lateral septum has recently been shown to reduce food consumption in mice.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
The hope here is that this could form an autonomous first response, so forest fire detection and drone activation can be so quick that fires can be extinguished as they're starting.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Most major cities now require them under clear rules governing activation, storage, review and release.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Elliot snorted as he hit the activation button and everything went black.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing activation
Just Do It: Act
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Unit 3: Cellular Systems
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act (do)
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