Researchers from CEITEC Masaryk University in Brno have made significant strides in understanding how plants adapt to genotoxic stress and subsequent mutations, specifically through changes in DNA folding.

The research analyzes the presence, seasonal variations, and air-sea exchange of a wide range of POPs, such as PFAS, DDT, PCBs, and others using passive sampling.

A research project led by Daniel Zicha at CEITEC BUT is investigating whether some drugs approved for other purposes are slowing or even stopping the spread of cancer cells.

Breakthrough findings on pesticide residue levels in environmental samples from both conventional and organic farms with documented residue findings even in rural homesteads

It is no exaggeration to say that all of us, including new-born, have these substances in our bodies. PFAS, known as forever chemicals, have many uses and are a part of every household.

The jubilant 20th Blue Danube Symposium on Heterocycles in Chemistry will be held on 25 – 28 August 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic

In the interview, he explains the origins of his interest in climate change and how such a topic is communicated to the public.

This year, Karel Šmejkal received the MU Rector’s Award for long-term excellence in research in the field of natural sciences and medicine.

Why did he decide to travel abroad? And when did he get the idea to go back? Read the interview with Branislav Vrana - scientist, adventurer, and enthusiastic historian.

Barbora Rudzanová (RECETOX) is the holder of the Jiřina Michlová Prize from the Learned Society of the Czech Republic for the year 2024.