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Their research points to breakdowns in the cell's protein production system, a process that appears to trigger widespread dysfunction linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

A quick vehicle check, a smarter route plan, and a few safety precautions can help you avoid breakdowns, save money, and make the drive less stressful.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Cuba's electricity generation is sustained by a network of eight aging thermoelectric plants -- some in operation for over 40 years -- that suffer frequent breakdowns or must be shut down for maintenance cycles.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

It blames multiple breakdowns in communications and safety technology for the accident between a firetruck and an Air Canada Express plane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

After a series of mental breakdowns, she died in a mental institution at the age of sixty-five.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler