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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Psychiatric drugs leave distinct signatures on the brain, Polish scientists find
Psychiatric drugs leave distinct signatures in the brain’s electrical activity that can be detected in EEG recordings, according to a major Polish study that analysed more than 24,000 recordings collected over two decades.
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‘Good genes’ can make people eat worse, Polish study finds
Telling people they have a genetic risk of obesity does not necessarily help them lose weight or change their eating habits — and being told they have a low risk may actually encourage unhealthy behaviour, a Polish-Greek study has found.
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Breast cancer hijacks ‘sperm and egg’ protein to survive chemotherapy
A protein normally involved in the production of sperm and eggs can be hijacked by breast cancer cells to repair DNA damaged by chemotherapy, helping tumours survive treatment, an international team including Polish scientists has found.
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Polish scientists develop early warning system for heart failure
A team of Polish physicists and engineers is developing a portable device that could detect worsening heart failure at home before fluid buildup in the lungs leads to severe breathlessness and emergency hospitalisation.
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Scientists turn carbon dioxide into a safer chemical tool
Carbon dioxide, the gas widely associated with climate change, has been given a surprising new role by scientists: a safer source of oxygen in chemical reactions used to make medicines, plastics and fragrances.
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Smartphone 'phubbing' during pregnancy linked to postpartum depression symptoms
Feeling ignored by a partner distracted by a smartphone during pregnancy may be linked to more severe postpartum depression symptoms, a study involving Polish researchers suggests.
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