Polish researchers observe eye cells seeing something
Photosensitive cells in the eye - cones and rods - change their sizes for a moment when light flashes on them. Polish researchers have just explained why. This tiny, fast pulsation of retinal cells can be seen live thanks to the Polish method of eye imaging.
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Why do trypanosomes need caps? Polish researchers explain how to use it to fight these parasites
Scientists, including researchers from Poland, have explained the formation and functioning of an important structure, the so-called cap, which is part of the mRNA of trypanosomes. Their research may help create new strategies to fight these dangerous parasites of humans and cattle.
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Wrocław/ Scientists study impact of gut microbiota on testosterone levels
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Scientists: Complex sugars obtained from oats may help treat colorectal cancer
Scientists from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW) conduct promising research on the use of beta-glucans from oats in the treatment of colorectal cancer. The researchers believe that their work will lead to the development of non-invasive methods supporting the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
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FDA grants Orphan Drug designation to compound developed by Polish specialists
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug status to a compound developed by specialists from the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków. This means that it may be given preferential treatment in further studies.
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Wrocław/ PLN 4.5 million for research a protein linked to drug resistance in chemotherapy
The team from the Histology and Embryology Department at the Wroclaw Medical University will focus on one of the markers of drug resistance in chemotherapy. In the case of breast cancer, it may be a certain protein. The university received a PLN 4.5 million grant from the Medical Research Agency for this research.
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Polish scientist presents new therapy for burdensome skin disease in The Lancet
Professor Jacek Szepietowski from Wrocław University of Science and Technology, and an international team of researchers, have developed a new model of treatment for a burdensome skin disease - HS (hidradenitis suppurativa). He published the results of his work in the prestigious journal The Lancet.
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Scientists: Finger length ratio can be diagnostic marker
Last year's research by a Polish-British team showed that the ratio of the length of the second to fourth digit can suggest which person is more prone to risky alcohol drinking. According to researchers, this ratio can also be a diagnostic marker in conditions related to hormonal disorders and a risk indicator in the prevention of certain diseases.
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