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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens: Harnessing Its Potential for Industrial, Medical, and Agricultural Applications—A Comprehensive Review

Microorganisms, 2023
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, a Gram-positive bacterium, has emerged as a versatile microorganism with significant applications in various fields, including industry, medicine, and agriculture.
Imen Zalila-Kolsi, Afif Ben-Mahmoud, Ray Al-Barazie   +2 more
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Quantitative proteomic analysis reveals different characteristics of bladder cancer cells after exposure to bisphenol A

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical in plastics, exerts dual effects on bladder cancer cells: low doses promote growth and migration, while high doses suppress growth and migration. Multi‐omics and bioinformatics reveal BPA acts via MAPK and inflammatory pathways.
Shaomin Niu, Lanlan Li, Wenjuan Jia, Hanzhong Feng, Xiaoquan Yu, Youli Zhao, Fengzhi Yuan, Hui Ding, Junqiang Tian, Yong‐Xing He, Zhiping Wang   +10 more
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Associations of Sleep and Shift Work with Osteoarthritis Risk

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective Daily rhythms may be critical for maintaining homeostasis of joint tissues. We aimed to investigate the relationships between circadian clock disruption, sleep, and osteoarthritis (OA) risk in humans. Methods In the UK Biobank, a prospective 500,000‐person cohort, we evaluated associations between sleep duration, sleeplessness/insomnia, and ...
Elizabeth L. Yanik, Abigail Bridgeman, Erik D. Herzog, Vy Pham, Bradley A. Evanoff, Farshid Guilak   +5 more
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La storia comparata dell’uso e delle conseguenze dell’amianto nei più importanti cantieri navali italiani dell’alto Adriatico nei “lunghi anni Settanta”

Diacronie. Studi di Storia Contemporanea, 2013
The study focuses on shipyards in north-east Italy (Trieste, Monfalcone, Venice are the interested areas) giving a tough view of the working conditions in the shipbuilding industry.
Enrico Bullian ha conseguito il titolo di Dottore di ricerca in Scienze Umanistiche, indirizzo storico e storico artistico presso l’Università degli Studi di Trieste. Ha già pubblicato monografie e saggi storici, in particolare sull’emergenza amianto. È docente in corsi sulla sicurezza sul lavoro nelle scuole secondarie ed è componente della Commissione Regionale Amianto. Svolge attività amministrativa negli enti locali della provincia di Gorizia.
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Biomedical Applications of Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials

Micromachines, 2017
The spurring growth and clinical adoption of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in medicine, i.e. “nanomedicine”, to shape global health care system is a collective effort that comprises academia research, industrial drive, and political and financial ...
Vinay Bhardwaj, Ajeet Kaushik
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Innovating Aircraft Repair Processes: The Role of Digitalization in Sustainability

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This research explores how digitalization—by storing detailed non‐destructive testing data in structured DICONDE databases and creating a standard data model of the component—innovates aviation maintenance and repair processes. Coupled with a developed state‐based simulation model, it enables data‐driven, sustainable repair strategies that reduce waste,
Johanna Aigner, Geo Jacob, Florian Raddatz, Gerko Wende   +3 more
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Nanotechnology in medicine: European research and its implications

Swiss Medical Weekly, 2014
In this study, we explore and discuss nanoparticles and nanoscale materials and their use in medicine (nanomedicine) and pharmaceutics (nanopharmaceutics).
Margarethe Hofmann-Amtenbrink, Heinrich Hofmann, Alessandra Hool, François Roubert   +3 more
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Harnessing Fungal Biowelding for Constructing Mycelium‐Engineered Materials

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Mycelium‐bound composites (MBCs) offer low‐carbon alternatives for construction, yet interfacial bonding remains a critical challenge. This review examines fungal biowelding as a biocompatible adhesive, elucidating mycelium‐mediated interfacial mechanisms and their role in material assembly. Strategies to optimize biowelding are discussed, highlighting
Xue Brenda Bai, Xinrui Sarah Niu, Zhao Qin   +2 more
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The industry demand oriented construction of intelligence medicine specialty in traditional Chinese medicine university: teachers’ perspective

BMC Medical Education
Background The aim of this study was to explore the relationships between teaching competence, career development, industrial orientation, and specialty construction in the case of intelligent medicine specialties in universities of traditional Chinese ...
Wei Lin, Xiaoxue Chen, Yujie Zhang, Yuxiang Fu, Tao Jiang, Lin Xu   +5 more
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