Category: Health security in a nutshell
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When is biological engineering necessary? A look at the newest treatment for multiple sclerosis
by Marta Koblanska, December 3, 2025, 21:00 Poland’s time, Photo: Imitation of neuronal structure, thanks to geralt, Pixabay Degradation of the central nervous system caused by inflammation-induced lesions can be alleviated with genetically modified endurance cells CAR-T, according to the new research from China published in the Cell Press Journal. Multiple sclerosis is a highly…
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Why are certain medical experiments considered excessive?
by Marta Koblanska, November 20, 2025, Photo: Double-positive cells undergoing transition in the human embryo (top), authors, Elsevier Inc Where is the boundary between protecting life and sustaining life? A new study led by UK researchers suggests that this boundary may be found in the yolk sac tissue. Yolk-sac tissue, allegedly deriving from or differentiating…
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The evolutionary line between health and illness
By Marta Koblańska, September 30, 2025, 17:50 Polish time, Photo: AI-generated neuronal structure, thanks to BrianPenny, Pixabay Differentiation in neuronal structure within the hypothalamus, as well as modifications in transmission and aggregation of certain molecules, may represent the boundary between health and illness, according to scientists in China. The structures in the brain, such as…
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How to get out of addiction? How does it work? – opinion
By Marta Koblańska, September 9, 2025, 13:15, Photo: addiction pills, Rigby40, Pixabay Some unverified tips to overcome addiction. The best approach is to avoid starting any addictive behaviors. Why? Because it may only exacerbate a feeling that is perceived as necessary to eliminate. There are several ways to quit an addictive substance, each with its…
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Why do mitochondria like metformin, but diabetes does not?
By Marta Koblańska, 4 September 2025, 18.30 Polish time, Photo: diabetes, AI generated, Pixabay The drug’s anti-inflammatory effects can help balance copper and iron concentrations in the blood, which can alleviate issues related to excess sugar and diabetes. Metformin is a widely administered anti-diabetes drug. Its contribution to lowering excessive glucose levels has already been…