attach to

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The pioneering research Aidan donated his brain matter to has allowed scientists to show how a toxic form of a protein linked to Alzheimer's can attach to and damage the connections between brain cells.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

There, mycorrhizal fungi attach to the cells of a plant’s roots and spread out threadlike filaments, searching for nutrients and water to supply to the plant in return for carbon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

These compounds can permanently attach to target proteins, allowing scientists to block proteins that were once thought impossible to target with drugs.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

At its San Francisco headquarters, wireless mics that attach to shirts are popular.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"If the probe can't attach to the docking port for some reason, Beck will open the probe and carry its contents to the airlock."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir