Teen scientist breaks barriers: No child is a lost cause
As a child, Tomáš Čermák struggled socially, but now, at 18, he's graduating high school, winning awards, and working with the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Tu, 15.4.2025
Czech Academy of Sciences
Scientific article | Science and research
Mass Spectrometry Imaging with Trapped Ion Mobility Spectrometry Enables Spatially Resolved Chondroitin, Dermatan, and Hyaluronan Glycosaminoglycan Oligosaccharide Analysis In Situ
This study introduces an MSI-TIMS method to identify and spatially resolve GAG oligosaccharides and their sulfation states directly from retinal tissue sections.
Mo, 14.4.2025
LabRulez
Scientific article | Science and research
Comparison of carrier gases for the separation and quantification of mineral oil hydrocarbon (MOH) fractions using online coupled high performance liquid chromatography-gas chromatography-flame ionisation detection
This study evaluates hydrogen, helium, and nitrogen as carrier gases in HPLC-GC-FID for MOH analysis in food, showing nitrogen as a suitable and effective alternative despite some peak broadening.
Mo, 14.4.2025
LabRulez
Article | Science and research
How to control ions? Dr. Michael Volný’s Czech Science Foundation project investigates new possibilities in mass spectrometry
A new project supported by the Czech Science Foundation (GACR) focuses on a detailed study of ions produced in electrospray and their potential use beyond analytical chemistry.
Tu, 8.4.2025
UCT Prague
Scientific article | Science and research
Matrix effect evaluation using multi-component post-column infusion in untargeted hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry plasma metabolomics
This study evaluates matrix effects in untargeted HILIC-MS plasma metabolomics using post-column infusion, identifying optimal conditions and improving method reliability for metabolite analysis.
Mo, 7.4.2025
LabRulez
Scientific article | Science and research
Hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography: An efficient tool for assessing thorium interaction with phosphorylated biomimetic peptides
This study uses HILIC-MS to explore how thorium interacts with phosphorylated biomimetic peptides, revealing its affinity and selectivity versus uranium for toxicity modeling.
Mo, 31.3.2025
LabRulez
Scientific article | Science and research
Modeling indirectly detected analyte peaks in ion-pair reversed-phase chromatography
This study models indirect detection using co- and counter-ion probes in chromatography. New isotherm models accurately predicted elution and sensitivity, with errors mostly under 4.72%.
Mo, 24.3.2025
LabRulez
Article | Science and research
People understand that air pollution needs to be addressed, but they often don’t realize that the problem affects them as well
Ondřej Mikeš works at the RECETOX center as an environmental epidemiologist in the Human Exposure and Risk Assessment group, focusing on external exposures in epidemiological research.
Th, 20.3.2025
RECETOX - Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí
Article | Science and research
RECETOX Research Team Successfully Completes Project on Male Reproductive Toxicity Assessment Without Animal Testing
The RECETOX center successfully completed a project funded by GAČR - Alternative Approaches in the Assessment of Male Reproductive Toxicity of Chemical Mixtures Without Animal Testing.
We, 19.3.2025
RECETOX - Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí
Article | Product
Automating the processing of analytical data for System Suitability Testing (Case study)
This case study examines how AstraZeneca integrated Chrom SST automation into their purification workflow, enabling daily checks, long-term trend analysis, and preventive maintenance.