respiration
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What remained unclear was why some studies found that nitrogen increased soil respiration while others found the opposite effect.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Toxicity can develop, readily available carbon sources become depleted, and the increase in soil respiration eventually levels off before declining.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
There is no treatment; doctors can offer only supportive care, such as hydration, artificial respiration or dialysis.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
The compound works by binding to the cytochrome bd complex, a protein system that bacteria rely on for respiration and survival during infection.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
Cancer cells already have a defective respiration, so with additional damage they die.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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