Blockchain: Use cases in life sciences and health care

05/15/18 • 9 min

Blockchain is no longer the new technology kid on the block, but has its potential been fully realized? Or are we barely scratching the surface? What are the possibilities for blockchain – or blockchains – across the life sciences and health care industry?

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