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BET won first place at the McGill Desautels Business Ethics Case Competition in Montreal.
The event was sponsored by McGill's Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity.
BET analyzed a BlackRock case focusing on ESG and anti-competitive behavior.
Lieb described the run-throughs to prepare for the competition.
The team earned a 5,000 CAD scholarship for first place.
McGill University placed second and the University of British Columbia finished third.
Lieb credited the opportunity to learn skills for other competitions.
The team is mentored by Michelle Darnell and coached by India Rhodes.
The competition required a five-hour case analysis and a 15-minute presentation with Q&A.
The focus was on financial ethics and stewardship.

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Researchers modified red blood cells to enhance their role in stopping severe bleeding in rat liver wounds.
Clots formed in less than 5 seconds in treated rats versus 265 seconds in untreated rats.
Treated rats lost about 24 milligrams of blood, far less than the nearly 2,000 milligrams in controls.
The modified cells stayed active for one to two months, longer than natural clots.
Scientists plan more research and have applied for a patent on the method.
The study suggests potential use in planned surgeries and emergencies.
Experts caution about a shorter shelf life of cellular materials versus synthetic options.
The approach aims to improve wound healing by giving clotting components more time to act.
Nature published the findings, indicating peer-reviewed advancement in biomaterials.
The study discusses ethical and practical considerations for clinical translation.

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