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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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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