Gut bacteria produce proteins linked to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, study finds
Bacteria in the human gut can produce proteins that look remarkably similar to those involved in diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, according to analyses by scientists from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
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Aquatic plant extracts may prevent cancer development
Extracts from aquatic plants found in lakes in eastern Poland have shown promising biological activity against cancer cells in laboratory research conducted by scientists from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin.
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Polish scientists supercharge probiotic to fight Salmonella
Polish scientists have modified a probiotic bacterium so that it more effectively protects against Salmonella infection. In experiments on mice, they showed that the modification improved the probiotic’s ability to compete with the pathogen for space in the intestine while also strengthening the immune response.
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New test could detect Parkinson’s before motor symptoms appear
Scientists from the Medical University of Gdańsk and the University of Gdańsk have obtained a patent for a method designed to diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage, before the first motor symptoms appear.
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Copying another smoker could make it harder to quit, study finds
Unconsciously copying another smoker’s behaviour, from the way they hold a cigarette to the timing of their inhalations, could make it harder to quit, according to psychologists from SWPS University.
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AI helps doctors spot genetic causes of eye disease with greater accuracy
An international team of scientists has developed an artificial intelligence system that can significantly improve the accuracy of diagnosis of hereditary retinal diseases, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine.
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Nine-point eye scan could help detect corneal disease earlier
Scientists from the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) have developed a tomography system that can simultaneously track how nine points of the cornea respond to a puff of air, potentially paving the way for more accurate, non-contact assessment of eye biomechanics and earlier detection of diseases such as keratoconus.
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Slow eating may help control appetite, researchers say
Eating slowly and mindfully may support the secretion of satiety hormones, improve insulin response and help control appetite, according to researchers from Poland and Italy.
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Teeth reveal what Wrocław residents ate 200 years ago
The teeth of Wrocław residents who lived more than 200 years ago have revealed what was on their plates, from wheat, rye and barley to peas, beans, pork and Baltic herring.
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Gut jet lag: Long journeys can disrupt the bacteria in your intestines, Polish scientists warn
Long-distance travel can disrupt not only the body's biological clock but also the daily rhythms of bacteria living in the gut, according to researchers at Wrocław Medical University.
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