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Recent Examples of microenvironment
Studying the microenvironment – the local conditions surrounding the body, including temperature, humidity and microbial activity – can reveal crucial information about the decomposition process.
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Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Armed with this knowledge, today’s cancer researchers and oncologists are turning their attention toward precision medicine, which involves treatments tailored to an individual’s genetics and lifestyle, as well as the cellular and molecular characteristics of the tumor and its microenvironment.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
The cells either sequester or export nitric oxide, depending on oxygen traffic between them and tissue in the microenvironment.
—Byandrew Zaleski, science.org, 3 July 2024
When tumor cells switch to glycolic respiration, a byproduct makes the tumor microenvironment acidic.
—David Robert Grimes, Scientific American, 1 July 2024
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Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Armed with this knowledge, today’s cancer researchers and oncologists are turning their attention toward precision medicine, which involves treatments tailored to an individual’s genetics and lifestyle, as well as the cellular and molecular characteristics of the tumor and its microenvironment.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
The cells either sequester or export nitric oxide, depending on oxygen traffic between them and tissue in the microenvironment.
—Byandrew Zaleski, science.org, 3 July 2024
When tumor cells switch to glycolic respiration, a byproduct makes the tumor microenvironment acidic.
—David Robert Grimes, Scientific American, 1 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microenvironment
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Housed in a charming building from the 1930s, the store prioritizes creating a safe and loving environment for all, embracing the timeless value of literature.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Taking Share and Increasing Retail Pound Volume Despite a challenging environment with retailer inventory headwinds and a slowdown in snacking, the company is still taking market share and increasing its retail pound volume (total volume of product sold in pounds) in key markets.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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High performance is spawned and nurtured in a milieu of freedom.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Liquid’s unnamed narrator, who lives in this bleak milieu, is at one of the most relatably challenging points in life.—
Porochista Khakpour,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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Take a look at how the Galaxy S25+ performed against key competition for some context: The Edge supports 5G (sub-6GHz, C-band, and mmWave), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and Wi-Fi 7 for connectivity, which puts it on par with its stablemates and most premium flagship phones.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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To put the cost into context, one bouquet retails for $30 and includes seven different flowers, unbuilt.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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Thanks to the unique climate and soil, grapes grow very well in this corner of the South—and not just sweet muscadines.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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The cuts also include NOAA's climate adaptation partnerships.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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All planets with atmospheres in the Solar System experience auroras, created by the interaction of magnetic fields with high-energy particles from the sun.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Because water heats slower than air or dry soil, water in the landscape or atmosphere serves as a stabilizing influence against sudden temperature spikes.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
14 May 2025
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This is significantly warmer than some locations in the southeast U.S., including Miami, Florida, which should only see highs in the mid-80s.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Researchers looked at Parkinson’s disease cases diagnosed near golf course locations and residential areas that share water sources with the courses, for a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, using data from 27 counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The cameras will provide detailed views of the terrain.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Walkability and bike lanes Smith said North Kansas City has so much potential with its relatively flat terrain, especially compared to other hillier parts of the metro.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Vehicle-specific performance fixtures like suspension settings and driving modes will now be adjusted through CarPlay.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The eerie film, which The Space Program team liken to the work of Todd Field, but required a global search to find the right setting and the necessary incentives.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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“Microenvironment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microenvironment. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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