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Scientists at Opole University of Technology research aviation metal for use in implants

Scientists at the Opole University of Technology will conduct research on hybrid drilling in metal alloys used in aviation and for the production of medical implants.

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    Kraków/ Researchers develop innovative breast cancer detection technology

    A team of scientists, doctors and engineers from Krakow has developed an innovative technology for early detection of breast cancer using artificial intelligence. Preclinical studies have shown a high effectiveness of the solution. The creators of the system are ready for clinical trials and implementation.

  • Fig. Biophysically realistic computational model, consisting of 5 cells: 1 inhibitory and 4 excitatory cells, glial cells and the surrounding neurons, in which the movement of ions takes place. Visualization: Piotr Suffczyński (Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw).
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    Computer model explains epileptic seizure mechanisms

    Scientists from Poland and Italy have developed a digital model that explains the possible mechanisms of an epileptic seizure. Simulations have confirmed that a seizure can start with discharges of inhibition neurons in the brain and changes in ion concentrations in the environment around the neurons, representatives of the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw report.

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    The Polish invention to increase nutritional value of vegan products

    Vegetable dairy substitutes can be produced based on cheap and easily available by-products of oil pressing called oil cakes. Scientists from Szczecin have developed a method of using them, thanks to which, for example, vegan plant-based yoghurts, kefirs and milks may have a higher nutritional and health-promoting value.

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    Polish scientists improve gluten-free products

    The food industry generates vast amounts of waste and by-products, most of them unused. Some may be useful because of their nutritional value and health-promoting properties. One example is oilcake, a by-product of oilseed oil pressing. It can be a raw material for various food industries.

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    Medical University of Gdańsk invention to help heal bones

    Scientists from the Medical University of Gdańsk obtained a patent for a material that enables a more effective treatment of bone infections. The hybrid material destroys bacteria and supports tissue regeneration.

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    Scientists at Silesian University of Technology develop implant coating technology, implemented in veterinary medicine

    A team of scientists from the Silesian University of Technology has developed a technology for obtaining bioactive coatings on the surface of bone implants for animals. The technology has been licensed to a Polish implant manufacturer and the product is already working well in the treatment of animals.

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    Polish researcher proposes treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome

    The combination of whole body cryotherapy with static stretching exercises reduces fatigue and improves functioning of the autonomic nervous system and significantly improves the quality of life of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

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    Polish scientists and doctors describe new case of ultra-rare Ogden syndrome

    Polish scientists and doctors have described the case of the 10th patient in the world with Ogden syndrome - an ultra-rare genetic disease, classified as a progeroid syndrome, a disease manifested by dysmorphia, developmental disorders, mental retardation and cardiovascular diseases.

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    Biologists from Lodz are working on breaking drug resistance of cancer

    Scientists from the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection of the University of Lodz are conducting research to break the drug resistance of neoplasms. This approach may translate into an improved effectiveness of chemotherapy.

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