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adhesion

[ad-hee-zhuhn] / ædˈhi ʒən /


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"These findings could be highly significant for plant cultivation. If we can control adhesion, it may be possible to breed plants with improved tolerance to environmental stress."

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

When the amount of Piezo1 is reduced, levels of important cell adhesion proteins including NCAM1 and N-cadherin drop.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

The researchers also detected increased levels of adhesion molecules in heart blood vessels.

From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2025

His ability to balance on the edge of adhesion in the braking-entry phase at a higher speed than almost anyone else made him stand out.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

All these engines, however, were short-lived, and died young, of insufficient adhesion.

From Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives Baldwin Locomotive Works by Baird, Matthew




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