A traumatic event can alter the molecular “switches” placed on the DNA of brain cells. What changes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) causes in individual cells — and whether they can be reversed — is the focus of research led by Mykhailo Batiuk, PhD, a European Research Council (ERC) grant recipient based at Łukasiewicz–PORT in Wrocław.
Crying acts as a “social glue” that signals a need for support and motivates others to help, according to Adrianna Kaczuba-Kozic from the University of Lodz. Far from being a sign of weakness, she says, crying helps people process emotions — and should be allowed when needed.
Mollusc shells uncovered at Egypt’s Saqqara necropolis are providing archaeologists with new insights into the customs, beliefs, and daily life of ancient Egyptians. The finds come from the Saqqara West mission, a Polish-led excavation active since 1987.
A team from the University of Warsaw has developed a technique that chemically joins the ends of RNA molecules into stable circular structures, offering potential for more effective treatments for genetic diseases and the next generation of vaccines.
The Polish scientific instrument GLOWS is set to fly toward the Sun aboard a NASA satellite, the Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences announced.
Men with a so-called female finger length pattern on their left hand — a higher second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) — have a faster rate of epigenetic ageing, according to new research by Polish scientists.
Scientists from the FrontierMath project have created a new mathematics exam designed to push the limits of artificial intelligence.
Migraine affects women three times more often, but men experience more severe symptoms, seek medical help less frequently, and are more likely to overuse medication, according to the nationwide study Migraine in Poland.
A recent international study reveals that people who met their romantic partners through traditional, offline means tend to report slightly higher satisfaction in their relationships compared to those who met online.
Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski is an “exceptionally strong candidate” for active membership in the European Astronaut Corps, European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Josef Aschbacher has told the Polish Press Agency (PAP).
A traumatic event can alter the molecular “switches” placed on the DNA of brain cells. What changes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) causes in individual cells — and whether they can be reversed — is the focus of research led by Mykhailo Batiuk, PhD, a European Research Council (ERC) grant recipient based at Łukasiewicz–PORT in Wrocław.
