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powerful

[pau-er-fuhl] / ˈpaʊ ər fəl /


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To solve the mystery, the researchers turned to CRISPR, a powerful gene-editing technology that allows scientists to selectively disable genes and investigate what they do.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

An international research team, including astronomers from the University of Michigan, found that powerful winds produced by exploding stars can prevent ultraviolet radiation from escaping galaxies.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

The new turbocharged sector funds are a more powerful tool for focusing on the biggest winners in an industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Paturi: Concentrated access to powerful research tools raises serious questions about who can participate, who gets early access and who shapes the research agenda.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

It was, in many instances, the most powerful mask she owned, more powerful than her true face.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny


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