microscopic
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These microscopic particles act as drugs themselves, helping the brain restore its own natural cleaning system and dramatically reducing toxic protein buildup linked to Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
After collecting samples, researchers bring them back to the lab, separate the microscopic glass from the soil and chemically analyze it to confirm whether it came from the Toba eruption.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
Their vivid blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
However, scientists now say much of their true diversity exists at a microscopic level.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
No larger than grains of dust, these transparent larvae swim about in the surface waters, feeding on the microscopic plant life of the plankton.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing microscopic
Cell Biology - Middle School
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Cell Biology - High School
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