Sustained neural activity is needed to keep thoughts in working memory, study finds
Thoughts held in working memory, even when they are not the focus of attention, require continuous neural activity to remain accessible, according to new research published in Nature Human Behaviour by scientists at the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
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Ageing can be slowed and partially reversed, says international study led by Polish scientist
Ageing may be slowed down and potentially even partially reversed, according to a new scientific review.
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Immunotherapy boosts effectiveness of advanced head and neck cancer treatment, study finds
Immunotherapy with pembrolizumab, administered both before and after surgery, significantly improves the prognosis of patients with advanced head and neck cancer, according to an international study involving 714 patients.
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Study confirms aluminium in childhood vaccines is safe
A major international study involving over 1.2 million children has confirmed that aluminium used in childhood vaccines is safe and not linked to an increased risk of allergies, autoimmune diseases, or developmental disorders like autism or ADHD.
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Polish researchers unveil cold plasma tech for water contaminant removal
A team of Polish scientists from Gdańsk and Wrocław has secured a patent for a breakthrough method of removing endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from water, potentially transforming wastewater treatment and reducing environmental contamination.
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Epigenetics is often used as sales tool for pseudoscientific products, scientist warns
The field of epigenetics, which explores how environmental factors like diet, stress, and lifestyle influence gene activity without altering DNA itself, is rapidly gaining attention in medicine and public health.
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Study finds gel nail polish damages nail structure
A study has found that prolonged use of gel nail polish can significantly weaken the nail plate by reducing levels of key amino acids.
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Major Polish study tests if diet and exercise can reduce obesity and slow ageing
A major interdisciplinary research project has been launched in Poland to investigate whether an anti-inflammatory diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and combined aerobic-resistance training can improve metabolic health, reduce obesity and chronic inflammation, and even slow biological ageing.
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Viral DNA triggers autoimmunity when unchecked, study finds
A large portion of the human genome is made up of viral remnants, genetic material left behind by ancient infections. New research published in Cell Reports reveals that when these sequences become overactive, they can trigger autoimmune diseases.
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Up to 5 million Poles suffer from migraines yet treatment remains inadequate, study finds
As many as 5 million people in Poland may suffer from migraines, making the condition a significant public health and economic burden, according to the largest national study on migraine to date.
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