instruments

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ALBANY, N.Y.—Neuroscientist Annalisa Scimemi is in her element at her laboratory, where she works with mice and sophisticated instruments to better understand brain cells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Because existing drugs haven’t been able to target this protein, treatment for pancreatic cancer has primarily relied on toxic drugs that act more like blunt instruments than precise tools.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

We also included instruments like the bassoon, the harp, the trombone and obviously the saxophone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Near-cash instruments like ultrashort bond funds yield even higher but won’t be hurt badly if interest rates continue to rise.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

His first three models were large, clumsy, heavy instruments, but his final masterpiece was not much larger than a heavy pocket watch.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong