controlling

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Co-corresponding author Director Kyungjae Myung remarked, "This study demonstrates that controlling the stability of DNA repair proteins can directly impact cancer cell survival. It also highlights a new therapeutic direction for overcoming drug resistance."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It was only during the trial that they learned the extent of George's controlling behaviour.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It shows the market’s recent surge isn’t about a few stocks controlling the market action.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

It puts you in your place and, whether you realize it or not, it’s a subversive way of controlling the outcome and discouraging you from using your voice.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Proteins enabled chemical reactions, speeding and controlling the pace of biochemical processes, thereby acting as the switchboards of the biological world.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee