University of Gdańsk

Unique geochemical conditions and microbial composition of pockmark sediments in a brackish-water eutrophic continental shelf sea

Abstract In marine pockmarks, interactions between outflowing gas, infiltrating freshwater, and increased input of organic matter (OM) affect the supply and utilization of particular electron acceptors required primarily for OM mineralization. Consequently, geochemical processes...

Cellular automata can really solve the parity problem

Abstract Determining properties of an arbitrary binary sequence is a challenging task if only local processing is allowed. Among these properties, the determination of the parity of 1s by distributed consensus has been a recurring endeavour in the context of automata networks. In...

Energy Crop Cultivation of Miscanthus × giganteus on Biochar‐Amended Marginal Soils With Conventional and Waste‐Derived Fertilization: Biomass Allocation and Nutrient Dynamics Toward Closing Nutrient Loops

ABSTRACT Sustainable production of lignocellulosic biomass on marginal lands requires strategies that enhance yield while minimizing nutrient losses and supporting circular resource use. In this study, a two‐year (2023–2024) greenhouse meso‐scale experiment was conducted using Mi...

N-terminal acetylation modulates peptide stability, fibrillogenesis and MMP-7 processing

Abstract Short self-assembling peptides are versatile building blocks for enzyme-responsive nanostructured biomaterials. Here, we investigate how N -terminal acetylation affects the stability, fibrillogenesis, and protease-mediated fragment formation of two modular peptides, ug51...

Whole-Genome Sequencing Identifies Potentially Causative Variants in SOX30, AKAP4, and RNF220 in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia

More than 70% of non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) cases remain idiopathic, and the underlying genetic causes need to be investigated. In this study, we aimed to identify genes and variants associated with the etiology of NOA. Two NOA patients from consanguineous families, with n...

Day length may impose an ecological constraint on chick provisioning behaviour in a high-latitude seabird

Abstract Variation in daylight hours may shape light-dependent behaviours both across seasons and among latitudinally distinct breeding colonies. We investigated the influence of photoperiod variation on chick provisioning behaviour in a high-latitude seabird, the Manx shearwater...

Occurrence and Ecological Significance of Microalgae Species Associated with Egg Clutches of Aquatic Animals

The association of microalgae with aquatic animal egg masses plays an important role in the reproductive ecology of several species. The first descriptions of this phenomenon were reported in 1888 for the egg masses of the spotted salamander Ambystoma maculatum. The microalgae mo...

High-intensity circuit training as a potential modulator of serum PFAS levels in women

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants with potential physiological effects. Their accumulation in the body is well documented; however, the impact of high-intensity circuit training (HICT) on serum PFAS levels remains poorly understo...

The role of visual complexity and image authorship in shaping aesthetic experience: A comparison of original and artificial intelligence-modified art

In this project, we investigate how visual complexity and the authorship of artworks, whether created by a human or modified by artificial intelligence, affect viewers’ aesthetic experience. Additionally, we examine how these factors influence participants’ evaluations of how bea...

Mechanical thrombectomy in nonagenarians: real-world outcomes from a highly selected cohort treated at a comprehensive stroke center

Abstract Background Evidence supporting mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in very elderly patients remains limited, as nonagenarians are underrepresented in randomized trials and frequently excluded from MT in routine practice. We evaluated the effectiveness and safety of MT in carefu...

Opening spaces for collaborative innovation: understanding the value of hackathons for the Blue Bioeconomy.

Prepint for our article titled "Opening spaces for collaborative innovation: understanding the value of hackathons for the Blue Bioeconomy" from the Blue Bio Techpreneurs project (https://bluebiotechpreneurs.eu/). Abstract: The blue bioeconomy is an emerging field of sustainabili...

Vascular Plant Flora of the Koktau Mountains (Kalba Ridge): Diversity, Phytogeographical Relationships, and Conservation Significance in the Kazakhstan Altai

The Koktau Mountains, located within the Kalba Highlands of Eastern Kazakhstan, represent an important yet insufficiently studied center of plant diversity in the Kazakhstan Altai. Field surveys conducted between 2018 and 2025 yielded more than 2700 herbarium specimens and were c...

Death Anxiety in the Association Between Exposure-Related Burden of Patient Death and Occupational Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background/Objectives: Occupational burnout remains a major concern among healthcare professionals and is closely linked to chronic workplace stress. Exposure to patient death may represent a death-related psychosocial occupational burden that is emotionally and existentially dem...