clamp

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"Most of the experiments were conducted using the patch clamp method," explains Christian Grimm, an expert in techniques that measure electrical activity in lysosomal membranes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The prime minister added that he was "absolutely determined to clamp down on anybody who might think of ripping others off".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

But the city-state is fighting back, including through tough laws that can compel tech giants to clamp down on fraud -- with scam cases and losses down last year for the first time since 2021.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

And the current deal also comes with notable concessions that clamp down on some of Live Nation’s most risible business practices.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

He kept his eyes narrowed, ready to clamp them shut at the smallest sign of movement.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling