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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Polish researchers identify new markers of obesity and its complications
Polish researchers have identified new markers for detecting so-called early obesity. Their method may not only expand knowledge about the disease and its complications, but also enable early detection of obesity-related changes.
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Insects can be sources of protein, fat and bioactive compounds, says Warsaw scientist
Insects may contain bioactive compounds that are not produced by the human body, says Radosław Bogusz from WULS-SGGW, who specialises in the quality of food produced from insects. He adds that insects are currently perceived negatively in Poland - 'as a potential threat, not a source of food'.
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Polish scientists co-develop nucleotide synthesis method to facilitate research on compounds with therapeutic potential
An international team of researchers, including scientists from the University of Warsaw, have described a new method for the synthesis of nucleotides, compounds that are the basic components of DNA and RNA and play a key role in cell signalling and cellular energy processes.
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Cells soften or harden as cancer approaches which can be used in diagnostics, say scientists
When healthy cells transform into cancer cells, their mechanical properties change. An international group of scientists, including researchers from Poland, wants to create a procedure for detecting disorders in the mechanical properties of cells in order to diagnose cancer early.
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Jagiellonian University scientists discover compound to help combat skin discoloration
Scientists from the Jagiellonian University Medical College have developed a chemical compound that may become an important part of skin discoloration therapy because it effectively inhibits the natural process of melanin production in cells.
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