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Poland among top 20 destinations for investment in life sciences

Poland is among top 20 countries for investment in life sciences, like biotechnology, genetics and pharmaceutical chemistry, according to a report by a global real estate and investment company.

Biotech firms get boost from pandemic on Warsaw Stock Exchange

Biotechnology companies quoted on the Warsaw Stock Exchange have seen their valuation increase most among all listed companies during the coronavirus pandemic, a report by accountancy firm Grant Thornton has found.

Central Europe’s first ‘Medical Valley’ opens for business in Warsaw

Launched on June 10, the Warsaw Health Innovation Hub (WHIH) will bring together leading global medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with the public sector as a first step towards the creation of a Polish Medical Valley inspired by and modelled on medical clusters in other parts of Europe.

‘Futuristic children’s playground’ is first in the world to use air-purifying algae

The interactive playground at Warsaw’s Copernicus Science Centre is stimulated by children playing which sets off the bioreactors and directly contributes to air purification.

Wrocław firm launches world’s first genetic Covid test from saliva sample

Co-founder and President of the company, Miron Tokarski said: “Our innovative Direct tests will become an effective tool in the fight against pandemic and controlling its population transmission.”

Here it is! Lublin firm says it has world's first effective treatment for COVID-19

The drug, made by fractionating the plasma of people who were recovering from Covid-19 or who had it asymptomatically, contains anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulins that can fight and neutralise the deadly virus.

Gdańsk scientist makes crucial headway in understanding killer virus by isolating COVID-19 DNA from infected patient

By unravelling the genetic sequence, the researchers can learn a variety of crucial information about the disease, such as how the virus ‘deceives’ the human body, weakening its immune system.

Biotech company breaks into Europe with innovative technology which cuts analysis to incredible half a second

Despite still being at an early stage, Biotechnology is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Poland. Now, biotech company Bioavlee, is taking its Quantica 500 device to Europe.

Oil-eating yeast goes to war in the fight against pollution

A Polish firm develops a super yeast that help clean polluted land and water.

Science boffin students make prestigious ranking with revolutionary antibiotic therapy device

The tool combines software, hardware, and biotechnology to provide antibiogram test results and is adjusted to be used at the clinic or even a private office.

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Art & Culture | Life

New bi-lingual book hailed as ‘love letter’ to one of Warsaw’s quirkiest streets

Laying bare the secrets and the stories behind Warsaw’s Hoża street, the new Polish-English language book is set to achieve cult status for its charming exploration of the city’s hidden side.

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Four tonnes of Nazi gold found in buried 18th century palace canister, say WWII treasure hunters

Measuring between 1.3 to 1.5 metres long and 50cm in depth, the cylindrical metal canister was found in the conservatory of an 18th century palace used by Hitler’s SS as a brothel.

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