And the answer,she says, is that bilingual people are often better at controlling their attention -- a function called the executive control system.

VOA: special.2011.03.09

This structure further shows how Kahn was able to unite form and function.

VOA: special.2011.07.24

"We realized pretty early on that it wasn't going to just be a marketing function, that there also needed to be a legal function involved with it.

VOA: special.2011.07.22

and a greater loss of lung function than men.

VOA: special.2009.06.23

"All genes are encoded by DNA and the DNA is present in the chromosomes in the cell nucleus and telomeres, they are the ends of the chromosomes and they have an important function to protect the chromosomes and maintain the integrity of the chromosomes."

VOA: special.2009.10.07

They also did ultrasound and other tests to measure blood vessel function and the thickness of the artery wall.

VOA: standard.2010.03.04

She says the rights committee's only function is to bring cases to public attention, so the plight of victims is not forgotten.

VOA: standard.2009.04.09

They say the United Nations complex humanitarian operation in this conflict-ridden province cannot function efficiently without their help.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

"The point is this the growth of a country is a function of how many entrepreneurs they have,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.31

"They do not want the present administration to function,". "They want a Pakistan of their own vision.

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

Speaking to VOA,Stuart Bardsley, the British Military spokesman in Cyprus outlined the function of the military bases.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

The injury disrupts normal function of the brain and can lead to permanent damage.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

"We believe that we saved many lives and repaired to function many limbs."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

So it really prevents you from going low, and that's its main function."

VOA: standard.2010.04.15