disabled

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When the team disabled genes involved in phosphatidylcholine production in young worms, the mitochondria quickly began to resemble those typically seen in much older animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Bidding is limited to firms owned by disabled veterans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Asked about the impact of the disease, he said: "I don't know really. I don't feel disabled in any way."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He wrote, “I was more disabled when I returned than when I left.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson