Science Communication

Wharton’s jelly cells – the ‘Holy Grail’ of regenerative medicine 

The future of reconstructive surgery and tissue engineering may lie in… the umbilical cord. Research by scientists from Wroclaw Medical University, Nicolaus Copernicus University in...

Not alone in the crowd. How war and migration affect mental health

The war in Ukraine is not only a tragedy of destroyed cities and lost homes. It is also a silent mental health crisis affecting millions...

Cities and mental health – a challenge for the future

By the middle of the century, almost 70% of humanity will live in cities. This is where the battle for the mental health of future...

The bitter aftertaste of legalization. Cannabis and fertility and pregnancy.

The public debate on cannabis is dominated by a tone of normalization – less stigmatization, more freedom of choice. The promise of a ‘natural’ alternative...

Essential oils in the fight against bacteria – a natural remedy for antibiotic resistance?

Thyme, rosemary, and lavender have long been associated with natural medicine. Today, however, these aromatic plants are increasingly being studied by researchers. “In an era...

The potential of caffeine in cancer therapy

Most of us treat it as a morning ritual or a way to get through a tough day. But can caffeine, the same substance that...

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