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This is some of the earliest data suggesting the approach can also be used in autoimmune disease.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If the tests are reinstated, the change would not take effect until the fall of 2028 at the earliest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

You mentioned that both of you plan to claim benefits at age 62, the earliest age at which retirement benefits can begin.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

These environments could have generated the earliest MN-zymes, including metals/noble metals, metal oxides, and sulfide NPs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Molly had shown her this on one of their earliest proper dates.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny