alpha
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However, these antibodies have been designed to spot markings - called folate receptor alpha - that appear on the outside of some ovarian cancer cells.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Pluvicto carries a beta particle that travels for a longer range but is less lethal, while the new therapy uses an alpha particle that is more lethal but travels shorter distances, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
An alpha female and male live with relatives who are discouraged—sometimes harshly—from reproducing themselves.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Gadd adds that whether or not we like to admit it, we’re drawn to alpha male characters.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
For example, common chimpanzees have a genetic tendency to live in hierarchical groups headed by an alpha male.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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