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as in fertile
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Recent Examples of germinal
That’s the germinal disc and an indication the egg is fertile.
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Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Some believe — and were trained to think — the disease begins in the germinal center, a structure in the lymph nodes where immune cells interact with antigens in a way that creates a powerful pathogen-fighting response (think vaccines and infections).
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
But germinal centers did not form in the thoracic lymph nodes and spleens of the autopsied COVID-19 patients, the researchers reported.
—Jon Cohen, Science | AAAS, 25 Aug. 2020
Vinuesa and her team were able to figure out one key alternate pathway, one not involving the lymph node germinal center, with the help of a few Kikas.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a covid vaccine.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a Covid vaccine.
—New York Times, 21 Feb. 2022
But first those memory cells get trained in immune system boot camps called germinal centers, learning to do more than just make copies of their original antibodies.
—Carla K. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Jan. 2022
But offering up that refresher too often or too soon could be pointless, even slightly counterproductive, if active germinal centers are still doing their thing.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2021
Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Some believe — and were trained to think — the disease begins in the germinal center, a structure in the lymph nodes where immune cells interact with antigens in a way that creates a powerful pathogen-fighting response (think vaccines and infections).
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
But germinal centers did not form in the thoracic lymph nodes and spleens of the autopsied COVID-19 patients, the researchers reported.
—Jon Cohen, Science | AAAS, 25 Aug. 2020
Vinuesa and her team were able to figure out one key alternate pathway, one not involving the lymph node germinal center, with the help of a few Kikas.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a covid vaccine.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a Covid vaccine.
—New York Times, 21 Feb. 2022
But first those memory cells get trained in immune system boot camps called germinal centers, learning to do more than just make copies of their original antibodies.
—Carla K. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Jan. 2022
But offering up that refresher too often or too soon could be pointless, even slightly counterproductive, if active germinal centers are still doing their thing.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinal
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For one thing, the methods for growing and manipulating the embryonic precursors of avian sperm and eggs in a lab setting have been developed for only two birds: the chicken and, recently, the goose.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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This technique lets researchers compare neuronal circuits, as Karten did, not only in adult brains but all the way through embryonic development, following Puelles.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Its possible role in the emergence of the Ediacaran fauna has long been debated, with some researchers suggesting that the melting ice released nutrients into the sea, providing a fertile ground for complex life to evolve.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Communities with vaccination rates below the 95% threshold necessary to maintain herd immunity become fertile ground for measles outbreaks.—
Dr. Josh Green,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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To get around that, the scientists first tap into the fertilized egg of a pink pigeon and extract what are known as primordial germ cells (PGCs)—the cells that eventually become sperm and egg.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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My body, equipped with the primordial fear of starvation, was a formidable foe.—
Emma Pattee,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2025
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The proof that generative AI will be revolutionary?—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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As advancements like generative AI emerge and evolve at lightning speed, the most valuable employees will be those who can do what technology can’t.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Doing so would not only support infant American industries that could not compete globally but would also ensure stable and predictable domestic demand.—
Aroop Mukharji,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mini Winnie is yet another infant chimp that needs the care of her foster mother.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Though this arrangement is a complicated one, the sharing and licensing of rights has allowed Bond to emerge as a lucrative and fecund product line.—
Colin Burnett,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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From the fecund mind of the Coen brothers, this modern-day Western was hailed as a classic nearly from the moment of its independent release.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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Instead of big-name free agents and superstars, the roster was populated with up-and-coming talent including eccentric first baseman Triston Casas, ultra-intense budding superstar Jarren Duran and ascending ace Brayan Bello.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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For the last several months, Ken Harvey has been cultivating a budding side business for his Honda and Mazda dealerships in Northern California: selling used Teslas.—
Neal E. Boudette,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Throughout his prolific career in Hollywood, the actor dated fellow A-listers, including Cher, Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie.—
Adam England,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Although the Bulls benefited from a prolific night of 3-point shooting, Huerter generated most of his offense from the floor.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Germinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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