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Scientists have been exploring ways to stimulate a pathway known as STING, short for stimulator of interferon genes.

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Puzzled, she answered, “Penny. Short for Penelope.”

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“Mine call me Timmy. Short for Timothy.”

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The term sonar is short for “sound navigation and ranging.”

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Apparently, it’s short for “stimming,” which refers to repetitive movements or sounds a person makes to regulate emotions.

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