Publications by authors named "D Boisvert"

In recent years, the field of micro- and nanochannel fabrication has seen significant advancements driven by the need for precision in biomedical, environmental, and industrial applications. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of emerging fabrication technologies, including photolithography, soft lithography, 3D printing, electron-beam lithography (EBL), wet/dry etching, injection molding, focused ion beam (FIB) milling, laser micromachining, and micro-milling. Each of these methods offers unique advantages in terms of scalability, precision, and cost-effectiveness, enabling the creation of highly customized micro- and nanochannel structures.

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked with attachment insecurity and psychopathology. However, some individuals remain securely attached and resilient following ACEs. Researchers have examined polymorphisms in the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR), particularly rs53576, as a source of resilience, though examination of the biological mechanism by which rs53576 buffers the relation that would otherwise exist between ACEs and attachment insecurity is absent.

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  • The study looked at how levels of testosterone and cortisol hormones connect to traits of psychopathy in university students.
  • Researchers found that higher levels of cortisol in the morning were linked to lower psychopathy scores, but this connection didn't show up in the afternoon.
  • The researchers did not find any significant effects based on the participants' sex or interactions between the hormone levels themselves.
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Biologic drugs are used to treat a variety of cancers and chronic diseases. While most of these treatments are administered intravenously by trained healthcare professionals, a noticeable trend has emerged favoring subcutaneous (SC) administration. SC administration of biologics poses several challenges.

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Prior research has identified relations between prenatal testosterone exposure and various antisocial and criminal behaviors. However, less is known about the association between prenatal testosterone exposure and personality traits, such as psychopathy. This study used self-report and biometric data from a sample of undergraduates ( = 491) at a large southwestern university to examine the association between prenatal testosterone exposure (measured by the 2D:4D ratio) and three dimensions of psychopathy (i.

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