Ammonia fuels tumor growth by disabling immune cells, Polish study finds
A team of researchers led by Dr. Magdalena Winiarska from the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine of the Polish Academy of Sciences has shown that ammonia accumulating in solid tumours suppresses the body’s immune response, aiding cancer growth and reducing the effectiveness of immunotherapy.
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Scientists from Łukasiewicz develop natural polymer hydrogels capable of self-repair
Scientists from the Łukasiewicz – Industrial Chemistry Institute in Warsaw have developed a new class of hydrogels made from natural polymers, including starch, that can self-repair structural damage within hours.
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Wrocław Medical University takes 13th place in world ranking, ahead of Oxford and Yale
Wrocław Medical University has come 13th in the field of heart and circulatory system diseases in the latest U.S. News Best Global Universities 2025–2026 ranking.
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Cracow University of Technology student joins team working on new treatment methods
A Cracow University of Technology student will work together with scientists from Canada, the US and Austria on new methods of preventing bone demineralisation in astronauts, who are more susceptible to fractures and osteoporosis due to prolonged exposure to microgravity.
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Type of training may affect gut microbiome composition
Depending on the type of physical, strength or endurance exercise, our intestines will be inhabited by slightly different health-promoting bacteria, researchers have found. Understanding the mechanisms of response to training is a step towards personalised dietary and training strategies based on the microbiome profile.
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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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Ammonia fuels tumor growth by disabling immune cells, Polish study finds
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