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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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Space science offers new hope against drug-resistant cancer
Scientists in Poland have shown that simulated space conditions can make drug-resistant cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy, a discovery that could help researchers develop more effective cancer treatments.
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Polish doctors launch first trial of virus-fighting immune cell therapy
Polish doctors have treated a patient with virus-fighting immune cells for the first time in a clinical trial, a milestone that could expand treatment options for stem cell transplant recipients with life-threatening drug-resistant infections.
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Lightning hit 131 tourists on a Polish mountain - now scientists reveal the lessons that could save lives
People's clothes caught fire, shoes exploded, and large pieces of rock flew through the air like projectiles. These were the events on Poland’s Mt. Giewont on August 22, 2019, when an exceptionally powerful lightning strike hit a large group of people attempting to evacuate from the summit area.
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Ozempic-style drugs may have a new role fighting skin diseases, Polish researchers say
Medicines that have become global blockbusters for diabetes and weight loss could have another medical use: helping fight chronic inflammatory skin diseases, according to researchers from Poland's Wrocław Medical University.
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One in three breast cancer patients may need treatment rethink, Polish study finds
One in three breast cancer patients may experience changes in a key tumour marker during treatment before surgery, potentially affecting the type of therapy they should receive afterwards, according to a new Polish study.
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Non-invasive brain stimulation can improve control over impulsive decisions
The ability to control impulses, such as the decision to gamble, is linked to specific neurobiological processes that can be modified, according to a new study involving researchers from the Jagiellonian University. After stimulation of a specific brain region, participants made more rational decisions, suggesting that neuromodulation techniques could in the future complement psychotherapy.
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New MRI breakthrough could spot hidden optic nerve damage before vision loss
Standard MRI scans can show the structure of the brain and eye sockets, but they cannot reveal subtle damage to the microscopic fibres of the optic nerve - changes that may appear before irreversible vision loss. Polish researchers have developed a new method of analysing MRI images that could help doctors detect this hidden damage earlier and make more informed treatment decisions.
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