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Polish scientists develop immunotherapy for lung cancer

Scientists from the University of Gdańsk are working on an immunotherapy for lung cancer under a project fully funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, with a budget of nearly €1.5 million.

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    Polish scientists develop protocols to model mental illnesses in lab conditions

    Scientists from Łukasiewicz-PORT have developed objective research protocols that allow mental illnesses to be modelled at cellular and behavioural levels.

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    Distinct daily energy swings linked to neuroticism, Warsaw study finds 

    People who experience clear peaks and dips in energy throughout the day may show higher neuroticism and a stronger tendency toward avoidance behaviour, according to researchers from the University of Warsaw.

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    Polish study finds AI may affect doctors' diagnostic accuracy

    A new Polish study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) support in colonoscopy procedures may inadvertently reduce doctors’ diagnostic performance when the technology is not used.

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    Gut bacteria linked to brain health, Wrocław researchers say

    Caring for gut bacteria is key to maintaining proper brain function and lowering the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, research at the Wrocław Medical University shows.

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    Polish team to lead international study of pre-industrial pandemics

    Scientists at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will investigate pandemics that swept Europe between 1350 and 1800, combining historical data with DNA analysis from human remains.

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    Health and personal goals main motivations of long-distance runners, study finds

    Health and personal achievement are the strongest motivations for people taking part in long-distance road races, according to research published in Social Sciences by scientists from the Medical University of Silesia.

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    Polish researchers find link between hypertension, sleep disorders, and vitamin D

    Patients with hypertension have poorer sleep quality than those with normal blood pressure, according to a study by researchers from Wrocław Medical University and the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences.

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    Polish researchers warn of supplement risks before surgery

    Patients should stop not only certain medications but also supplements and herbal preparations before surgery, as many can increase the risk of intraoperative bleeding, researchers at Wrocław Medical University have found.

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    Breakthrough study links obstructive sleep apnoea to higher blood dopamine

    Sleeping disorder ‘obstructive sleep apnoea’ (OSA) is closely linked to higher dopamine levels in the blood, according to new research from Wrocław.

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Crying strengthens social bonds and supports emotional health, says psychologist

Crying acts as a “social glue” that signals a need for support and motivates others to help, according to Adrianna Kaczuba-Kozic from the University of Lodz. Far from being a sign of weakness, she says, crying helps people process emotions — and should be allowed when needed.