biologically
Americanadverb
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"PAM is a truly fascinating enzyme because it's the only enzyme we have that's capable of a chemical process called amidation, which increases the half-life or the potency of biologically active peptides," Gloyn said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
A leading forensic genetics expert, who has analysed all the family's tests, told us it is unlikely that either child is biologically related to donor Finn.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
These have confirmed James and Kate are not biologically related and were not conceived from the same sperm donor.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, biologically defended disease,” says Stanford.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
A biologically sound zoo enclosure—whether cage, pit, moated island, corral, terrarium, aviary or aquarium—is just another territory, peculiar only in its size and in its proximity to human territory.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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