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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Polish scientists develop tiny capsules that keep probiotics alive in cosmetics
Polish scientists have developed and patented tiny protective capsules that allow live probiotic bacteria to survive in cosmetics for more than a year, overcoming one of the biggest challenges in creating probiotic skincare products.
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Polish scientists create 'mini livers' to improve diagnosis and treatment of metabolic diseases
Scientists in Poland are developing laboratory-grown "mini livers" that could improve the diagnosis of metabolic diseases, help test new plant-based medicines and enable artificial intelligence to identify hidden signs of illness.
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Wild forest honey found to contain unusually high levels of health-boosting compounds
Traditional wild forest honey produced by bees living in tree hives contains unusually high levels of natural compounds linked to antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, according to new research by Polish scientists.
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Polish scientists test space-exposed drug samples after 14 months on ISS
Polish scientists have begun analysing drug samples that spent 14 months aboard the International Space Station to determine whether medicines can survive the harsh radiation of future missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Scientists boost fingertip regrowth in breakthrough stem cell study
Scientists from the University of Warsaw have identified stem cells at the base of the nail as key drivers of fingertip regeneration and shown that activating a major cell-signalling pathway dramatically accelerates the regrowth of nails and bone after injury, according to a new study.
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Connection to nature linked to better mental health, Polish study finds
People who feel a stronger emotional connection to nature are more likely to report better mental well-being and lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression than those who feel less connected, according to a study of more than 1,000 adults conducted by psychologists from the Polish Academy of Sciences.
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Magnetic hydrogel could help bones regrow
A magnetic hydrogel developed by Polish researchers could one day help repair damaged bones by supporting tissue regeneration and responding to external magnetic fields that influence cell growth, according to a new study.
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Epigenetic cancer 'fingerprints' can speed up and facilitate diagnosis
Scientists have developed a tumour classification system based on epigenetic changes that can distinguish nearly 50 types of cancer with high accuracy, a breakthrough that could eventually allow molecular testing to complement or partially replace conventional histopathology.
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