compounds
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The team searched for compounds that selectively killed senescent cells while leaving normal cells relatively unharmed.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
But methylsiloxanes, a class of water-repelling silicone compounds often used as lubricants, have received far less attention.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
If uncertainty persists and price swings remain violent, the economic damage compounds.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
If uncertainty persists and price swings remain violent, the economic damage compounds even without an outright supply shock.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
These compounds help plants to defend themselves against pests and diseases.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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