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29 Sep

INFERNO - how do chemicals affect the reproductive health of firefighters?

On September 1, 2021, Dr Jana Navrátilová, a postdoc at the Exposure and Health Risk Assessment group, began her two-year Marie Skłodowska-Curie Widening Fellowship (MSCA_WF) funded by the European Horizon 2020 program.

18 Aug

The PROSECO prospective study shows the dynamics of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the Czech population

Scientists from Masaryk University's RECETOX research center have published data from the first large-scale population-based study on the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in the Czech population.

18 Aug

A year in Texas on a Fulbright scholarship

Dr. Michal Bittner is moving to Baylor University in Texas for one year. What are his plans and expectations?

13 Aug

RECETOX contributes to the evaluation of the Stockholm Convention

Dr. Kateřina Šebková personally participates at the third evaluation of the Stockholm Convention. How does it work and what are the outcomes of evaluation?

30 Jul

Children’s birth weight is significantly related to their behavior at school age

Research of the connection between the birth weight of a child and its behavior at a younger school age, which was carried out by a team of scientists led by prof. Julie Dobrovolné, was published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE.

8 Jul

The EIRENE project coordinated by the Masaryk University to be included in the ESFRI Roadmap 2021

RECETOX became the first Czech coordinator of the ESFRI research infrastructure with our EIRENE project, which will be included in the ESFRI 2021 Roadmap

1 Jul

An article on the development of a new protein engineering method is showcased in the editor's Highlights of the prestigious journal Nature Communications

The method was recently published in the esteemed journal Nature Communications, where it was featured on the Editor’s Highlights page, which showcases the 50 best papers recently published in an area.

16 Jun

EU Zero Pollution Action Plan: are we on the right track?

On 12 May, the European Commission published the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan. Despite improvements in many areas, pollution still places a major burden on human health and the environment in the EU (fine dust pollution remains the most serious problem - both European and global).

31 May

EU Green Week 2021 – Zero Pollution

May 31, 2021 marks the beginning of the EU Green Week. It is dedicated to the EU’s ‘zero pollution ambition’ as well as other relevant European Green Deal initiatives, such as the climate initiatives, the upcoming Chemicals Strategy, and initiatives in the energy, industry, mobility, agriculture, fisheries, health and biodiversity fields.

22 May

The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants celebrates twenty years and the Czech Republic rejoices with it!

On 22 May 2021, the Stockholm Convention enters the third decade since its signature and it is appropriate to look back and ask: has this important international treaty proved successful in limiting the production and use of persistent organic pollutants, so-called POPs?

11 May

New book on Chemical Products and Processes

Prof. Martin Scheringer is the co-author of the new book published by Springer in first quarter of 2021.

7 May

Julie Dobrovolná from RECETOX on measuring stress

Interview of Julie Dobrovolná on the topic of measuring stress for Radio Prague.

5 May

The European Commission has set up a round table on the EU's chemical strategy and RECETOX is its member

The first High-Level Round Table on the EU Chemicals Strategy took place on 5 May. Kateřina Šebková, director of the Regional Center of the Stockholm Convention, took part on behalf of RECETOX.

14 Apr

Lack of collaboration between science and politics is harming the planet

Interview with Martin Scheringer from RECETOX, on significant threats against which scientists are unable to warn politicians sufficiently.

11 Apr

70th birthday of Professor Ivan Holoubek!

On April 11th 2021, Professor Ivan Holoubek, one of the founders of the RECETOX and an important personality in science, research and teaching in the field of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), celebrated his 70th birthday.

29 Mar

Scientists developed a microfluidic platform that may contribute to the effectiveness of synthesizing pharmaceuticals or training artificial intelligence

The Loschmidt laboratories team at RECETOX (SCI MUNI) led by Prof. Zbynek Prokop, together with colleagues from ETH Zurich, recently developed a new microfluidic platform for rapidly and effectively investigating enzymes and their properties.

8 Mar

Passive sampling as non-invasive monitoring of water quality

Foppe Smedes, a recognized member of the research group of Dr. Branislav Vrana at RECETOX, summarised 25 years of his research and experiences on passive sampling in the form of a dissertation thesis, which was recently defended at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

19 Feb

SCIENCE has published a call from scientists to create a global intergovernmental science-policy body for chemicals and waste

An international group of scientists, including Martin Scheringer from RECETOX, is proposing a functional system of cooperation leading to the reduction of damage caused by chemical pollution.

1 Dec 2020

The RECETOX environmental database has worldwide use

What have RECETOX databases in common with remote sensing and Earth observation? To know more, please, read this article.

2 Nov 2020

Opinion paper – EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil

RECETOX provided the feedback to the EC about its Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil

8 Oct 2020

Rector's Award for Jana Klánová

Among the recipients of the Rector's Award is the director of RECETOX, prof. Jana Klánová who will receive the award for her "Extraordinary Results in the International Grant Competition."

25 Sep 2020

Researchers support global management of plastic waste

The management of plastics and plastic waste is a global problem which requires extensive collaboration among several disciplines and different parts of the world to come up with adequate solutions to reduce the impact of plastics in the aquatic environment.

23 Sep 2020

An extensive study will investigate the immune system's response to COVID-19

An extensive serological prospective study focusing on the presence of antibodies to COVID-19 is guaranteed by prof. MUDr. Vojtech Thon, Ph.D.

14 Sep 2020

RECETOX – short movie from TEAMING kick-off meeting

Check the movie, which has been taken during the kick-off meeting of the TEAMING project. It explains not only the focus of the project, but also of the RECETOX center.

14 Sep 2020

Julie Dobrovolná is one of the faces of the #EUwomen4future campaign

Julie Dobrovolná featured in the prestigious #EUwomen4future campaign aiming to celebrate women across the EU involved in the fields of science, education, culture, and sport.

2 Sep 2020

Consultations with the GMP DWH global users on its third update

The RECETOX organized online consultations with persistent organic pollutants (POPs) monitoring experts from around the globe facilitate their task in preparing the third regional reports under the Global Monitoring Plan of the Stockholm Convention on POPs.

22 Jul 2020

Scientists and computer scientists have tested known drugs for a new coronavirus

Artificial intelligence helps in the fight against COVID-19 disease. Researchers at MUNI and FNUSA-ICRC used their own software to test several drugs that could block the virus.

18 Jul 2020

Confidence in vaccination depends on its safety, says an immunology professor. What should we not overlook?

Interview with prof. Vojtěch Thon on the issues of safe vaccination, immune system disorders and coronavirus.

8 Jul 2020

MUNI Epidemiological research bolstered by two prominent Czech scientists from University College London (UCL)

Thanks to a grant of 50 million crowns from the ERA Chair call, Martin Bobák and Hynek Pikhart from University College London will work at Masaryk University

18 Jun 2020

Julie Dobrovolná and Jakub Hofman: new professors at RECETOX

On Wednesday, June 17, the President of the Czech Republic Miloš Zeman signed the appointment decrees of new university professors. We are very pleased that among them are two representatives of the RECETOX Research center at Masaryk University.

9 Jun 2020

RECETOX Student Best Poster Award

On June 2, 2020, RECETOX announced the winners of the first "Best Poster Award" for the best poster presented at the new Ph.D. conference.

7 Jun 2020

Martin Bobák: A person's health is most affected by his social background

Epidemiologist Martin Bobák from University College London explains how extensive research of factors affecting population health works. He will help them at Masaryk University.

20 May 2020

New EU strategies adopted

On 20 May 2020, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. The two strategies are mutually reinforcing, bringing together nature, farmers, business and consumers for jointly working towards a competitively sustainable future.

26 Apr 2020

Toxic substances from the air, cosmetics and outdoor clothing. There is a unique laboratory from Brno

What research is taking place at the RECETOX at Masaryk University? Why is the center dedicated to this research and how important is it to cooperate with, for example, the city of Brno and the South Moravian Region? Read the article from Aktuálně.cz, where you will learn more.

20 Apr 2020

We don't have a cure, but we're definitely not without effective medication, says immunologist Vojtěch Thon

The immunologist's view of COVID-19, its spreadind and existing drugs that could help today. Read the interview for iDnes.cz with prof. Vojtěch Thon from RECETOX.

17 Jan 2020

Kick-off meeting of the CETOCOEN Excellence

On Thursday 16th of January 2020, the CETOCOEN Excellence project has been started. The partners met at the working meeting together with the representatives of European Commission and Research Executive Agency.

16 Jan 2020

CETOCOEN Excellence project ceremonially launched

We launched the strategic TEAMING project, in which we will closely cooperate with our partners from UCL, ETH Zurich, BBMRI-ERIC and ICRC in the next seven years.