mechanisms

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These findings suggest that some epigenetic traits may emerge in descendants through mechanisms that remain poorly understood.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The dramatic turnaround came after authorities tightened regulations and introduced better gas monitoring systems and clearer accountability mechanisms.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“Any decision to proceed would need to take into account mechanisms to recover the debt that is owed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"This study highlights the need to continue investigating the complex biological mechanisms underlying long COVID. Understanding these processes is essential for developing targeted treatments," notes Airas.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

We are all obsessed by the need to feed information in, as fast as we can, but we lack sensing mechanisms for getting anything much back.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas