inactive

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By mapping glucose's chemical path inside the cell, the researchers identified clear differences between inactive sperm and those that had been activated.

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Berkshire was relatively inactive in the first three quarters of 2025.

From Barron's

Most comets native to our solar system remain relatively inactive that far out.

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For many years, scientists assumed that each cyst housed a single, uniform type of parasite that remained inactive until it reawakened.

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"But it requires balance. Neurons need to be active or inactive at the right times. If that rhythm goes out of sync even a little bit, it can change the function of the entire brain."

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