Early gene-control disruptions may drive Huntington’s disease, Polish research shows
Early molecular disorders in Huntington’s disease primarily affect systems that control the functioning of other genes, researchers from the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences report.
-
Jagiellonian University researchers discover how to block cancer cell division
Scientists at Jagiellonian University are developing an experimental approach to cancer treatment that aims to halt tumour cell division by disrupting the duplication and repair of genetic material, though further studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
-
Lublin scientists develop material for filling tooth cavities with liquid rubber
Scientists at Lublin University of Technology have developed a new dental composite containing liquid rubber that is more resistant to damage than traditional fillings, according to researchers involved in the project.
-
Groundbreaking cell-based glioma therapy research wins prestigious Pfizer award
A scientific publication on a cell-based glioma therapy developed with support from Polish National Centre for Research and Development and European Funds has won the 2026 Pfizer Research Foundation Prize in oncology, highlighting its potential as a new class of cancer treatment.
-
Post-game depression: New study reveals emotional toll of finishing video games
Post-game depression (P-GD) is a type of grief resembling parting with a loved one or the end of an important life stage, and fans of role-playing games are most susceptible, according to researchers who developed the first tool to measure this phenomenon.
-
Polish scientists develop quantum dot system to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to tumours
Scientists from the Warsaw University of Technology are developing a system designed to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to tumours using nanometric carriers, which could reduce damage to healthy cells and improve treatment effectiveness.
-
New forensic method combining DNA, fingerprints and biomarkers developed by Polish researchers
Researchers at the University of Gdańsk have developed a forensic method that combines fingerprint analysis, DNA testing and biomolecule detection, allowing investigators to obtain more information from a single trace.
-
Polish scientists developing breakthrough drug for ultra-rare disease in children
Polish researchers are working on a breakthrough gene therapy for an ultra-rare genetic disease caused by a mutation in the PUS3 gene, which has been diagnosed in only 12 people worldwide, including six Polish children.
-
Gum health and immune response linked to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease
The condition of periodontal tissues and cognitive function are closely linked and may influence the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study by Polish and US researchers.
-
Body fat influences voice pitch and loudness, Polish study shows
Body fat affects the human voice, making women’s voices louder and giving men’s voices a “brighter” tone, according to research by Polish anthropologist Łukasz Pawelec, PhD, of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences.
Most Popular
-
AI censorship affects accuracy, warns Bielik co-creator
-
Polish archaeologists discover remains of ancient ship graveyard
-
Blue tits use cigarette butts to protect chicks from parasites, study finds
-
Childhood experiences change the way we help family and strangers, study finds
-
Vegetation in Europe creating ‘climate debt’ by lagging behind climate warming
