When does individuality begin? How is one cell able to create a thousand other, different cells? Prof. Magdalena Żernicka-Goetz from the University of Cambridge uncovers the secrets of the beginning of life. Her findings can help prevent developmental anomalies in humans.

The health properties of probiotics depend on whether they contain a strain of bacteria or yeast with confirmed efficacy - experts said at a press meeting in Warsaw. According to experts, most probiotics do not meet these requirements.

Previously unknown species of viruses found in small mammals have been discovered by Polish and American scientists working in an international project. Researchers are also investigating whether these viruses can spread to humans.

Cardiovascular diseases appear later in women, than in men, and the symptoms may be completely different. But women more often die because of them, Dr. Małgorzata Peregud-Pogorzelska from the Pomeranian Medical University said during the conference "Quo vadis medicina?".

Polish researcher has developed a method that allows therapy to reach solid tumours not supplied with blood vessels. Professor Magdalena Król successfully combines basic science with the innovative company Cellis, founded together with the university. As part of the company, researchers develop therapy based on the mechanisms, on which they work on at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences.

Researcher from the University of Warsaw discovered a cellular mechanism that can alleviate the symptoms of Crohn`s disease and even food allergies. Research continues and a patent application concerning the discovery has already been submitted.

An electronic cube with touch screens can help in the therapy of children with autism. Polish experts are working on the device. They say that through exercises that encourage children to imitate movement, the cube can increase the number of mirror neurons in the brain.

Students from the University of Lodz create personalized toys for children with autism as part of the social project Bluekids. Toys will be tailored to the child`s needs - and handy.

A personalized cancer vaccine that uses an invention of scientists from the University of Warsaw is currently at the stage of clinical trials. The Polish invention also gained recognition abroad - it was one of the nominees for the European Inventor Award 2018.