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variant

[vair-ee-uhnt] / ˈvɛər i ənt /




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Researchers do not yet understand exactly how this fibronectin variant relates to senescence, but the finding could help scientists better define what makes senescent cells unique.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The current Hanta variant doesn’t spread easily, and requires prolonged close contact with a symptomatic person.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"The Andes variant of this virus does not spread easily, and it requires prolonged close contact with someone who is already symptomatic."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

While epidemiological assessments and testing are still under way, Van Kerkhove said the WHO is operating under the assumption that this hantavirus virus is the Andes variant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The decision bore the hallmarks of his overarching ambition: a top-down approach, beginning with the most complex and variant traits conceivable—intelligence, temperament, physical prowess, height.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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