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Blockchain applications: Hype or reality?

Researchers investigate whether blockchain technology generates value for firms, particularly in asset-backed securities (ABS) issuance. Blockchain-based ABS can address information asymmetry, providing transparency and a level playing field for market participants.

SourceSingapore Management University·DateDec 1, 2020

Particles emitted by consumer 3D printers could hurt indoor air quality

Research from Georgia Institute of Technology found that consumer-grade 3D printers emit particles that can negatively impact indoor air quality and respiratory health. The study suggests measures such as better ventilation, lower nozzle temperatures, and using low-emission filaments to minimize harm.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateOct 7, 2019
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Shedding light on the pathway to put the traumatic past behind

Scientists have identified a brain pathway that underlies an effective therapy for sustainably reducing traumatic memories. The study found that alternating bilateral sensory stimulation (ABS) induces a persistent fear reduction by activating the superior colliculus and mediodorsal thalamic nucleus pathways, which suppresses fear expre...

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature·DateFeb 13, 2019

New study finds gender, racial/ethnic disparities in general surgery board certification

A national cohort of recent medical school graduates revealed significant disparities in general surgery board certification among women and minority groups. The study found that these groups were more likely to leave the surgery workforce or not complete the certification process, impacting patient care and healthcare outcomes.

SourceAmerican College of Surgeons·JournalJournal of the American College of Surgeons·DateApr 30, 2012

Brachytherapy, the official journal of ABS, expands to 6 issues in 2011

The journal Brachytherapy will now publish six times a year, with a meeting abstracts supplement annually. This expansion reflects the American Brachytherapy Society's commitment to providing radiation oncologists and other healthcare professionals with state-of-the-science treatments.

SourceElsevier Health Sciences·JournalBrachytherapy·DateApr 12, 2011

Physicists isolate bound states in graphene-superconductor junctions

Researchers developed a method to isolate individual Andreev bound states in graphene-superconductor junctions, allowing for the measurement and manipulation of these unique states. This breakthrough may enable new applications in quantum computing and other fields.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 14, 2011

Abnormal blood vessel function found in women with broken heart syndrome

Researchers found increased vascular reactivity and decreased endothelial function in women with broken heart syndrome compared to postmenopausal women and those who had regular heart attacks. This unique risk factor highlights the importance of mental stress in ABS syndrome, which may lead to the development of specific therapies.

SourceMayo Clinic·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateNov 29, 2010
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