functional
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Functional studies of the newly identified disease gene were led by Dr. Jonasz Weber and colleagues at the Department of Human Genetics at Ruhr University Bochum.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
Functional memory—recalling a date or name—declines naturally with age, while dementia risk increases with age.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
Functional foods are usually enriched with nutrients that have a purpose such as immunity or digesting benefits.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
Pharma Foods International and Functional Chocolate Co., which makes Sleepy Chocolate, did not respond to requests to discuss PharmaGABA’s safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024
Functional or divided foremanship and its superiority to the old-fashioned single foreman.
From The Principles of Scientific Management by Taylor, Frederick Winslow
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