activation
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In clinical psychology, a treatment known as behavioral activation helps people recover from depression by re-engaging with meaningful activities instead of withdrawing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Medical-alert and emergency-call monitoring systems involve the cost of equipment, installation and activation in addition to monthly fees.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The study shows that two important BET proteins, BRD2 and BRD4, actually perform different tasks at separate stages of gene activation.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
"We demonstrated that this synergistic effect is not a coincidence, but is based on a novel mode of action resulting from the simultaneous activation of different intracellular signaling pathways," says Prof. Arimura.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
I hit the activation button on the cuffs and everything around us went instantly dark.
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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