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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Heart failure treatment may alter gut microbiota composition, scientists warn
Heart failure treatment can change the composition of gut microbiota, while gut bacteria can affect drug metabolism and efficacy, according to scientists from the Institute of Heart Diseases at Wroclaw Medical University.
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Warsaw scientists discover new function of specialized liver vascular cells
A previously unknown function of specialised liver vascular cells, showing that they actively remove free haemoglobin from the bloodstream, has been identified by scientists from the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw.
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‘Cigarette smoke may cause selenium deficiency in children’, say Wrocław researchers
Exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy, including passive smoking, may lower selenium levels in children, according to research conducted at the Wrocław Medical University.
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Polish scientists co-create European model for dementia prevention
Scientists from the Medical University of Lublin are participating in an international project aimed at slowing the development of dementia through early risk detection and tailored preventive measures.
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Intestinal infection weakens intestinal barrier, Wrocław study finds
Intestinal infections can destabilise the connections between epithelial cells, causing the intestine to lose its protective barrier function, according to research conducted by scientists in Wrocław.
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