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

17 Sep

Czech population’s exposure to toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons has decreased, a new study shows

Good news: Between 2011 and 2020, the burden of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Czech population decreased. This is shown by a study from the RECETOX team, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology. The reduction in exposure occurred during a period when several environmental policies were introduced, including the Air Protection Act, the so-called anti-smoking law, and the boiler subsidy programme.

12 Sep

Successful risk assessment training in Podgorica

A two-day training on Environmental and Human Health Risk Assessment of Chemicals in the EU – Principles and Regulatory Practices was held in hotel Ramada in Podgorica, Montenegro, 25–26 August 2025. The training was organized by the RECETOX Stockholm Convention Regional Centre in collaboration with the Centre for Eco-Toxicological Research, Montenegro in the framework of the GEF project on Update of the National Implementation Plan under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

9 Sep

Festival of Science and Technology 2025

The first weekend of September once again belonged to the Brno Science and Technology Festival. Thanks to the enthusiasm of scientists and science communicators, the RECETOX center joined the event once again. This year, all prepared activities were thematically focused on soil and its health – visitors learned, for example, about methods for examining soil contamination, both through chemical and biological approaches.

5 Aug

Mendel festival 2025

This July, the RECETOX Centre once again took part in the annual Mendel Festival in Brno. This year, we focused on the topic of soil and its sustainable use. At our booth, lecturers, scientists, and volunteers discussed with visitors how we analyze soil composition – both from a biological and chemical perspective. For children, activities included sand painting, among others.