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Latest issue of JU newsletter is available online

Latest issue of JU newsletter is available online

18.04.2019
The JU International Relations Office has published another issue of NJUsletter, a bulletin issued to promote the University's achievements in teaching and research.
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Dr Michał Filipiak finds a healthy way to feed wild bees

Dr Michał Filipiak finds a healthy way to feed wild bees

18.04.2019
In an article published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, Dr Michał Filipiak from the JU Institute of Environmental Sciences discusses the importance of choosing a nutritious blend of nectars from selected plant species in order to properly feed bee larvae.
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JU Rector visits Heidelberg University

JU Rector visits Heidelberg University

17.04.2019
On April 15 the Rector of the Jagiellonian University Prof. Wojciech Nowak visited Heidelberg University and met with its Rector Prof. Bernhard Eitel.
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Regulating the Regulator

Regulating the Regulator

15.04.2019
A team of scientists from the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB) at the Jagiellonian University has identified a potential link between tRNA modifications and the biosynthesis of selenocysteine, the 21st naturally occurring amino acid. In detail, their article published last week in Nucleic Acid Research sheds light on Kti12, a protein involved in the regulation of the tRNA modification by the highly conserved Elongator complex.
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A Long Way Home [Q&A]

A Long Way Home [Q&A]

12.04.2019
The coming of spring is heralded by longer days, blossoming flowers, as well as the return of migratory birds, which were often joyfully welcomed by our ancestors. Why do Polish birds migrate south? What sacrifices to do they have to make? How do they prepare for a long flight? These questions are addressed in the following article, written with the assistance of Dr Szymon Drobniak from the Jagiellonian University Institute of Environmental Sciences.
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JU scientists develop high sensitivity DNA recognition method

JU scientists develop high sensitivity DNA recognition method

11.04.2019
SensiTive Recognition of Individual DNA Ends (STRIDE) is a method which can, according to its inventors, not only detect, but also precisely pinpoint DNA damage in our genetic material. The team consisting researchers from the JU Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology are already seeking patent protection for their invention with the help of the JU Centre for Technology Transfer CITTRU. They will further develop it via their newly founded company intoDNA.
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World-famous immunologist receives the JU honorary doctorate

World-famous immunologist receives the JU honorary doctorate

10.04.2019
Popularising Polish science, development of antiviral therapies, extraordinary accomplishments in immunotherapy, participation in the debate on stem cell research, and promoting the Jagiellonian University in the world – these are just a few achievements of Prof. Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, upon whom the Jagiellonian University bestowed its highest distinction: doctor honoris causa. The conferment ceremony took place on 10 April 2018 in Collegium Maius.
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