While most bacteriocins generally inhibit only closely related species, Nisin is a rare example of a "broad-spectrum" bacteriocin effective against many Gram-positive organisms, including lactic acid bacteria (commonly associated with spoilage), Listeria monocytogenes (a known pathogen), Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium botulinum, etc.

In roots, an increase in auxin concentration generally inhibits cell expansion.

Lowest Round for Wadkins Unencumbered by the usual slow play that generally inhibits his natural fast pace, Wadkins shot the lowest round in his 19 appearances here.

Although Astroglide's pH balance (slightly acidic) generally inhibits yeast growth, it is not recommended for use by those with yeast infections due to its glycerin content.

The mode of death appears to be the same as that in cytotoxic poisoning (such as chemotherapy) or in acute radiation syndrome (though deuterium is not radioactive), and is due to deuterium's action in generally inhibiting cell division.

Their abolition increases costs, encourages an over-proliferation of uneconomic developments, stifles the mobility of the poorest and generally inhibits rational urban planning.

In an experiment with mice, infection with parasitic worms or helminth-products generally inhibited the spontaneous development of T1D, according to Dr. Anne Cook in the journal Immunology.

Rivalries generally inhibited the formation of one centralized authority.

Each valve generally inhibits deflation of the cells when the air pressure inside the cells is greater than the air pressure outside the cells and permits the cells to inflate when the air pressure outside the cell is greater than the air pressure inside the cells.