Sentences with phrase «which block»

The project was an improvement to the Bitcoin Relay Network, a system developed to boost the speed at which block data was propagated amongst bitcoin miners and thereby reduce the incidence of orphan blocks.

Lipitor is part of a cholesterol - lowering class of drugs called statins, which block liver enzymes that assist in the body's production of cholesterol.

Respecting contractually - agreed privative clauses which block court appeals would make an arbitral award truly final and binding, they said.

At issue is whether Washington state should pay to fix culverts, which block the passage of salmon.

Surgical amputations may be necessary in cases of birth defects, cancer or diseases such as diabetes which block adequate blood supply to the area.

When H2O concentration gets high enough, water condenses out, forming clouds, which block / reflect sunlight (this is NEGATIVE feedback) reducing the temperature of the earth.

In the hills of the Fichtelbirge, the Bergwaldprojekt therefore constructs small wooden dams which block former manmade ditches and drainage canals, so that the moor is able to regenerate itself.

High - altitude cirrus clouds, both natural and jet - induced, are unlike thicker low - altitude clouds, which block sunlight from reaching the surface.

In that surface warming causes more evaporation; which produces more atmospheric warming and ultimately more clouds; which block sun from the surface; which produces more cooling.

Perhaps this vindicates Svensmark's theory which says that cosmis rays (radiation) increase cloud formation which block sunlight.

Humans cause numerous other radiative forcings, both positive (e.g. other greenhouse gases) and negative (e.g. sulfate aerosols which block sunlight).

The alternate approach is to devise approaches which block entrance of the virus by directing agents at the human cell surface sites which serve as docking sites for the virus (i.e., shut the door).

The physical and expressive sphere within which Block operates, as fully in the round and representative of both objective histories and more abstract emotional memories, established Whiteread as one of the most innovative and timeless sculptors practicing today.

Materials used in this installation include those which block out weather and light, Tyvek and black - out cloth — both meant to protect us from the elements and record things we can not see: the space between mountains and hidden information within transparent ice.

You can also use it to destroy objects which block your way or to jump to other located areas.

There are fires all over the place which block your path, turning everything into a tricky maze.

Players must pay attention to their enemies to anticipate which block to use as well as when to strike.

AAFCO's nutrient requirements (and those of the NRC) are based on dog foods that contain grains and grains containing phytates which block minerals and make them harder for your dog to absorb.

But you need to know which block of new shares are the replacement shares.

The interior is straight out of the new Fit, with higher quality surfaces and a taller seating position that provides excellent visibility in all directions except for the rather large C - pillars which block the rear quarters.

The view out the back window is obstructed by tall back seat headrests, which block the view through the slanted rear window, requiring a full head turn to check traffic before making lane changes.

The two rear seats have fixed head restraints, which block even more of the view.

And to think of all those Offy Indy engines and Testa Fissa Alfas in which the block and head were one piece to prevent blown head gaskets.

Although, filtering systems, which block or limit access to unsuitable websites, are a common tool in many education establishments, they come with several limitations.

She says the restrictions in the app which block men from driving the conversations are pushing social change.The word feminism has been co-opted and contorted, she says, but «what it really means is equality between men and women».

Unfermented soy contains phytic acids, or phytates, which block the body from absorbing essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc.

Infants being fed soy formula are at increased risk for developing behavioral problems because soy contains phytates, which block the absorption of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, all which are crucial to the proper brain and emotional development of infants.

Hydrogenation leads to the generation of fatty acids with a single trans bond, which block our body's enzymes.

• Goitrogens are substances which block the synthesis of thyroid hormone causing goiter, an enlarged thyroid, or thyroid dysfunction.

The other option is to ingest either a pharmaceutical like propecia, herbs, or vitamins which block DHT internally.

Even store bought almond milk is not a good choice as it is also very low in protein and fat, high in sugar and is not made from almonds that have been properly soaked / dehydrated first to eliminate anti-nutrients such as phytic acid which block mineral absorption and cause digestive distress.

This can also lead to blood clots, which block blood flow and cause heart attack or stroke.

Other problem areas include: phytates, which block the body's uptake of minerals; enzyme inhibitors, which hinder protein digestion; and haemagglutinin, which causes red blood cells to clump together and inhibits oxygen take - up and growth.

Fortunately, there are effectives and healthier choices with sunscreens containing natural ingredients such as mineral zinc - oxide, which block sunlight from potentially damaging your skin.

Because there are these things called antinutrients which block the absorption of vitamins and minerals.

First among them are potent enzyme inhibitors which block the action of trypsin and other enzymes needed for protein digestion.

In addition, they are less affected by elevated insulin levels, which block fat loss.

You can use your intuition to see which block is most active in your life right now by asking your higher self for a number between 1 and 12.

Orange sunglasses, which block most blue light, are another option for avoiding blue light at night and this addresses room lighting as well as phone, computer and tablet exposure.

Using different mouse models of cancer, a therapy consisting of antibodies which block the PD - 1 / PD - L1 checkpoint to boost the ability of T cells to fight cancer cells was used in combination with anti-CD27 antibodies, which activate T cells via the receptor CD27.

«Combining drugs already in development, which block a protein called FAK, with techniques to stop cancer cells removing excess toxic SRC, would kill them.»

Early and accurate diagnosis of vascular disease can help you avoid harmful conditions such as clots, which block the flow of blood to your organs.

The researchers wanted to show whether prenatal exposure to phthalates, which block the male hormone testosterone, disrupts male sexual differentiation and whether they do so by acting on hCG.

These elements are known to encourage algal blooms which block out sunlight and stunt the growth of coral.

Some also argued that the effects of aerosols and pollutants, which block sunlight and facilitate cloud formation, would enhance this cooling trend.

Support for the theory comes from the observation that antipsychotic drugs, which block transmission of the brain chemical dopamine, alleviate motor agitation in people.

In mice, TGN1412 primarily triggered regulatory T cells, which block the action of other T cells (and thereby reduce autoimmune reactions, wherein immune cells turn on the body's own cells).

«These findings provide an explanation for the remarkable ability of so - called anti-PD-1 drugs, which block the receptor for PD - L1, to induce liver cancer regression,» Karin said.

This makes it a common target for antidepressants, which block serotonin from being reabsorbed by neurons after it has dispatched its signal, so more of it stays floating around the brain.

At that point, physicians switch to other drugs, such as enzalutamide, which block testosterone's ability to bind to receptors within prostate cancer cells.