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The results were especially encouraging in nonhuman primates, whose liver biology and gut microbiota more closely resemble those of humans.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Additionally, McKinnon sees identity products for AI agents becoming a prominent growth driver down the road, as enterprises look to manage and secure autonomous nonhuman actors.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
If they are the vanguard of a sentient nonhuman enemy, we don’t have much to fear yet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
We’re looking at a very small sample of astronauts who have spent a maximum of six months each in low Earth orbit, as well as various studies on nonhuman animals.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2026
Not only the target insect or plant, but anything — human or nonhuman — within range of the chemical fallout may know the sinister touch of the poison.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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