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Polish tool brings order to viral chaos

Polish researchers have developed Vclust, a computer program that allows to compare millions of virus sequences in a matter of hours, and organize them according to the degree of similarity. Analysing huge genetic data sets with traditional methods would take years.

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    Polish research: Parasites can help treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases

    Parasitic proteins with therapeutic potential that can change the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, such as Crohn's disease or MS, have been identified by Katarzyna Donskow-Łysoniewska, PhD, from Lazarski University.

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    Scientists develop method to accelerate radiotherapy planning

    Scientists from Poland and Spain have developed a method of simultaneously creating many plans to irradiate the patient, from which the oncologist will choose the best one for a specific patient. The solution is expected to speed up the treatment process and help specialists.

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    Onko-SPARK project: Scientists are looking for new anti-cancer therapies

    The Onko-SPARK project carried out at the Wroclaw Medical University may revolutionize cancer treatment. The research hypothesis assumes that the combination of new chemical compounds and electroporation will enhance their anti-cancer potential and will be more patient-friendly.

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    Study: High BMI and excessive weight gain during pregnancy increase risk of complications

    A high BMI in a woman before pregnancy and excessive weight gain during pregnancy significantly increase the risk of complications, such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, caesarean delivery, breastfeeding difficulties and a higher birth weight of the newborn, according to a study conducted at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University.

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    Bialystok scientists coordinate European project to combat tick-borne diseases

    OneTick, an international research initiative coordinated by the Medical University of Bialystok, the aim of which is to combat tick-borne diseases in urban and suburban environments, has received funding from the EU's MSCA Staff Exchanges 2024 programme.

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    European patent for innovative implantable biomaterials

    Scientists have patented innovative implantable biomaterials - composites for the treatment of bone defects and for use in regenerative medicine. The patent was granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) for 'Multifunctional composite implantable materials for filling bone defects and regenerating bone tissue', the University of Gdańsk reports.

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    Polish AI detects mental disorders

    Polish experts have developed a system that detects depression, anxiety and other disorders based on eye movements in just 10 seconds. The accuracy currently reaches 70 percent, but researchers see the possibility of increasing it further.

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    Gdańsk/ Scientists developed crystalline form of anxiety drug chlordiazepoxide

    Scientists from three universities in Gdańsk have developed a new crystalline form of chlordiazepoxide, a drug for anxiety and insomnia. According to team leader Professor Marek Wesołowski from the Medical University of Gdańsk, the advantage of the invention is the simple and green method of obtaining the drug.

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    Wrocław/ Electrical pulse and calcium ion can work together to destroy cancer

    A nanosecond electrical pulse and a calcium ion can be combined to create an effective, selective and less toxic method of destroying cancer cells compared to traditional therapies. Scientists and doctors from the Wroclaw Medical University use nanosecond calcium electroporation.

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