Early molecular disorders in Huntington’s disease primarily affect systems that control the functioning of other genes, researchers from the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences report.
Plant communities across Europe are not adapting quickly enough to climate warming, creating a growing “climatic debt” that could drive faster ecological change in the future, according to a study published in Nature.
Small, targeted modifications to large language models (LLMs) can produce unforeseen and harmful effects, a new study warns, highlighting risks in deploying AI systems without fully understanding their internal mechanisms.
Scientists at Jagiellonian University are developing an experimental approach to cancer treatment that aims to halt tumour cell division by disrupting the duplication and repair of genetic material, though further studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
Blue tits are lining their nests with cigarette butts to reduce parasites and improve the health and survival chances of their chicks, scientists from the University of Lodz have found.
Scientists at Lublin University of Technology have developed a new dental composite containing liquid rubber that is more resistant to damage than traditional fillings, according to researchers involved in the project.
People who experienced adversity in childhood are more likely to help strangers but less likely to support close family members, while trust in others in adulthood is primarily shaped by positive early experiences, according to a study by researchers from the University of Warsaw.
Drug trafficking is increasingly moving to instant messaging platforms and online environments, creating new risks that current addiction prevention strategies fail to address, according to research led by Piotr Siuda of Kazimierz Wielki University.
A scientific publication on a cell-based glioma therapy developed with support from Polish National Centre for Research and Development and European Funds has won the 2026 Pfizer Research Foundation Prize in oncology, highlighting its potential as a new class of cancer treatment.
Scientists at Jagiellonian University have developed a plant-protection preparation based entirely on natural substances that may serve as an effective antifungal agent for crops, with potential use in both large-scale agriculture and organic farming.
