Bacteria in the human gut can produce proteins that look remarkably similar to those involved in diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, according to analyses by scientists from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
Volcano myths and misleading terminology can make people underestimate real, life-threatening dangers, while alarmist coverage can fuel unnecessary panic, according to an international team of volcanologists.
Even when we merely observe two people touching, our own bodies can respond physically, new research shows. The findings could in the future help researchers develop therapies for people with hypersensitivity or an aversion to touch.
More than 620 mysterious marks carved into the limestone blocks of an ancient Libyan gate have revealed how stonemasons organised their work more than 2,000 years ago.
Extracts from aquatic plants found in lakes in eastern Poland have shown promising biological activity against cancer cells in laboratory research conducted by scientists from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin.
Polish scientists have modified a probiotic bacterium so that it more effectively protects against Salmonella infection. In experiments on mice, they showed that the modification improved the probiotic’s ability to compete with the pathogen for space in the intestine while also strengthening the immune response.
The discovery of thousands of planets beyond our Solar System has brought humanity closer than ever to answering one of its oldest questions: are we alone in the Universe?
Scientists from the Medical University of Gdańsk and the University of Gdańsk have obtained a patent for a method designed to diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage, before the first motor symptoms appear.
The LHCb experiment at CERN has confirmed for the first time the existence of the Ξcc⁺ baryon, a particle made up of two heavy charm quarks and one down quark. Physicists had predicted its existence years ago, but an earlier possible detection was never confirmed. The new signal exceeded seven standard deviations.
Scientists have tested whether glowing bacteria could act as tiny lamps inside reactors producing hydrogen - but their light proved almost 43 times too weak.
