saline

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Nematodes can be found in deep ocean sediments, Arctic environments, and even highly saline soils.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

"The antivenom is mixed with saline and injected intravenously over an hour, but many centres aren't equipped to manage the side-effects," Jain says.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Researchers in the late 1970s found that after patients had their molars extracted, an IV saline drip provided pain relief through the body’s natural ability to produce endorphins.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

The woman said in the suit that Rubin requested she replace her saline implants with silicone, since that was a sturdier material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

In February 1954, Southam loaded a syringe with saline solution mixed with HeLa.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot