young adult

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The team compared young, adult, and old fish, examining many aspects of protein production inside brain cells.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

“It still provides independence with the young adult or elderly parent, while giving the flexibility to live together and spend time together.”

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

New York City churches, like St. Joseph’s and St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, are experiencing a surge in young adult attendance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The rom-com, which debuted in 2021, is part of a growing portfolio of young adult book adaptations that have flooded streaming platforms in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But she said that growing up and as a young adult, she never had a dentist to go to, so she had done her best.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals