In January 2003, a major inflow of cold and oxygen-rich North Sea Water terminated an ongoing stagnation period in parts of the central Baltic Sea. In order to investigate the role of North Sea Water inflow in the production of nitrous oxide (N2O), we measured dissolved and atmospheric N2O at 26 stations in the southern and central Baltic Sea in October 2003. At the time of our cruise, water re...

BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to analyze differences in the indications for amniocentesis in patients living in urban and rural areas before and after introduction of the Prenatal Screening Program by Polish National Health Insurance agency in the Pomeranian region in 2008. MATERIAL AND METHODS Indications for 2578 amniocenteses performed in the Department of Obstetrics of the Medical U...

This study focuses on the photoperiod-induced variability in levels of oxidatively modified proteins plasma Shetland pony mares and stallions before after exercise. We have analyzed effect photoperiods exercise aldehydic (AD) ketonic (KD) derivatives (OMP) blood involved recreational horseback riding central Pomeranian region (Pomeranian Voivodeship, northern part Poland). Twenty-one healthy ad...

Taking advantage of relatively well-preserved Prussian statistics, the author examines dynamics Pomeranian population in 18th century to suggest priorities for further studies at both individual and local community level. He proposes take concept mode reproduction as their common paradigm also a functionalist approach, even if detailed research may reveal that it was not external forces, older ...