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The research paper is titled "Decreased mitochondrial activity in the demyelinating cerebellum of progressive multiple sclerosis and chronic EAE contributes to Purkinje cell loss."

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

Decreased variability may mean the nervous system control of the heart has gone awry.

From Science Magazine • May 22, 2024

Decreased snowpack, and more disturbance events: fire and floods.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

Decreased staffing during what was expected to be the off-season has made containing the fire more challenging.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2022

So they made A great and solemn banquet as the day Decreased; and Doughty bade them all unlock Their sea-chests and bring out their rich array.

From Collected Poems Volume One by Noyes, Alfred