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Sweet salvation: Kraków scientists discover sugar cane pathogen is ‘new weapon’ in war against bacteria

Jagiellonian University said that observations of sugar cane led to the discovery after a powerful plant substance called albicidin, was found to possess a unique way of attacking bacteria in comparison to other drugs. (Illustrative photograph). Press materials

Jagiellonian University said that observations of sugar cane led to the discovery of the powerful plant substance called albicidin, which was found to possess a unique way of attacking bacteria in comparison to other drugs.

Fighting disease… with viruses?

It’s not just misery and despair in this time of COVID-19, and not all viruses want to kill us. We look at new clinical tests ongoing in Wrocław.

Wrocław clinic uses ‘super viruses’ to battle rebellious bacteria

In an exclusive, TFN profiles the clinic that could transform the way antibiotic-resistant infections are treated.

Pharma firm gets over 2mln euros to fight animal antibiotics in human food

The Łódź firm specialises in improving animal and human health by “increasing environmental sustainability and eliminating the unnecessary use of antibiotics.” 

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Hero Polish porter who fought off London Bridge terrorist collects bravery award from Princess Anne

In a ceremony at Windsor Castle, Princess Anne presented Łukasz Koczocik with the Queen's Medal for Gallantry, which recognises exemplary acts of courage.

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Warsaw’s secret war against Moscow’s spies: Poland’s intelligence services have gone into overdrive to combat Putin’s covert assault

The arrest last week of a ‘dangerous’ spy network in Poland is the latest in the country’s secret war against Russian intelligence since Putin’s troops attacked Ukraine.

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