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[stem] / stɛm /






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JoelSamuel's stem cells have recently been collected at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

The research work included testing stem cell production, creating and testing IV fluid, and studying how the bacteria that causes pneumonia can lead to long‑term heart damage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

To stem the fall, the RBI has rolled out an array of moves to woo dollar inflows, including a deposit scheme for the Indian diaspora that raked in around $127 billion.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

"Having more stem cells means that when you injure the small intestine, it can repair itself better, but the downside is that having more active stem cells can lead to tumor formation," Yilmaz says.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

There are two basic ideas that lead to the rules for stem direction.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

Xuan and Zhang’s desire to have a large family stemmed from their experiences in China, according to Krems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

McLaughlin said his love of the outdoors stemmed from childhood.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Not all of the recent cancellations stemmed from funding concerns.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

The city’s investigation stemmed from a 2023 law setting pay rates for delivery drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

The few doubts being heard stemmed from rumors that the Nobel committee might suspend the prizes for the duration of the European war, which had begun with Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Jair Bolsonaro is serving his sentence under house arrest for health reasons stemming from a stab wound he suffered in 2018 during the campaign in which he was elected president.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

This incident, stemming from a short power cut that affected Network Rail's operating centre in Manchester, was, in itself, unusual.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Thousands of Polish ‌police officers visited schools nationwide to try to reassure pupils after the stabbings sparked rumours of a "Bloody Friday" of more attacks stemming from a supposed online challenge.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The deal removes the overhang stemming from M&A uncertainty and should support the share price.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Yes, Mitchell says looking back, “there were problems,” but he remembers them stemming from marital strife and tension between Kathie and his dad, not any cruelty on the part of his father.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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