in the blood
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The disease is characterized by abnormally high levels of a type of fat in the blood, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and related conditions.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
This discovery challenges traditional views of necroptosis-related proteins and opens new possibilities for slowing or preventing age-related decline in the blood and immune systems.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
“His relentlessness and his toughness are in the blood of our team.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Next, Bernard used a Strachan-Ovokaitys Node Generator laser to “activate” the very small embryonic-like stem cells in the blood.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
The Blood Banner was a flag that was supposedly dipped in the blood of Herbert Norkus and other martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the Nazi Party.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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