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Jagiellonian University researchers develop new method for obtaining bone tissue cells for safe transplants
Researchers from the Faculty of Biology of the Jagiellonian University have found a method that allows scientists to quickly obtain bone tissue cells ready for transplants or other uses in bone regeneration therapies.
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Air pollution 4th largest cause of global premature death, says expert
Air pollution is the fourth largest cause of premature death in the world, Dr. Piotr Dąbrowiecki from the Department of Internal Diseases, Infectious Diseases and Allergology of the Military Institute of Medicine in Warsaw told PAP. Polish research also confirms its harmful impact on health.
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Sundew to disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The insectivorous sundew helps scientists destroy the 'armour' that protects bacteria from antibiotics. Even the most resistant bacteria on catheters or dressing materials have a much lower chance of growing and lose their antibiotic-resistant coating when treated with an extract from selected plants.
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Doctors from Białystok and Szczecin develop simpler and safer method for diagnosing lung diseases
A team of doctors from Białystok and Szczecin has developed a new lung cryobiopsy method, which is helpful in diagnosing lung diseases. According to specialists, this method is less invasive, simpler and safer for patients.
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Wrocław scientists investigate mechanism for production of toxic plant substances
Scientists from the Wrocław Medical University are investigating the mechanism of production of toxic substances by plants. The results may be used to produce drugs. The research project is carried out with the Free University of Berlin.
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Scientists getting closer to understanding mechanisms that influence pregnancy success
In the early stage of pregnancy, the dialogue between the developing embryo and the mother is one of the key factors determining the success of the embryo implantation process in the uterus. Scientists from the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn have discovered another relationship that helps to understand this complicated process.
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Polish experts develop new, more effective glioma treatment method
Experts from Bydgoszcz have developed a new method for more precise diagnosis of glioma, allowing for more effective surgery on this extremely dangerous brain tumour.
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New idea for research to demonstrate effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation
Researchers from the nutrigenomics team at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of PAS in Olsztyn have developed a new idea for research to demonstrate the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation. They propose to divide patients into three groups according to the degree of the body's response to vitamin D.
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Women fear breast cancer but more often die of heart disease, say experts
According to surveys, women are more afraid of breast cancer, but they die more often of heart diseases, warn experts who attended a conference on women's health in Warsaw.
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