New Antibiotics Designed on a Computer: Scientists Develop a Blueprint for Building Molecules Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
CEITEC-led researchers developed a computational method to design antimicrobial peptides that form pores in bacterial membranes and kill drug-resistant pathogens, with efficacy confirmed in mouse models.
Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus Surprises Scientists: “Gaps” Discovered in Its Protein Coat
CEITEC MUNI researchers revealed unexpected gaps in the protein coat of tick-borne encephalitis virus, offering new insight into flavivirus assembly, maturation, and antibody neutralization.
Professional Protective Gear Under X-Rays: CEITEC Researchers Verify the Quality of a Ballistic Helmet Without Making a Single Cut
CEITEC BUT researchers used industrial CT to inspect a Bastion ballistic helmet, revealing its internal protective layers and confirming the absence of manufacturing defects without damaging it.
How to Kill Staphylococcus Aureus: A New Insight into Viruses That Can Defeat Bacteria
Scientists at CEITEC Masaryk University have revealed how bacteriophage 812 infects Staphylococcus aureus, providing new insights that could support future phage therapies against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
CEITEC Chemists Capture Electron Storms in Gold and Mercury
CEITEC Masaryk University researchers have mapped magnetically induced electron currents in molecules containing gold, mercury and astatine, revealing new insights into chemical bonding.
Walk on Air Against Your Better Judgment. Over Coffee with Mary Anne O’Connell
Professor Mary Anne O’Connell reflects on her journey from HIV research to RNA editing, explains the role of ADAR enzymes, and discusses RNA therapies, scientific leadership, and resilience in research.
Researchers Tereza Nešporová and Jaroslava Večerková: In science, we must learn to work with failure
RECETOX researchers Tereza Nešporová and Jaroslava Večerková discuss the value of failure in science, their research on chemicals affecting the hormonal system, and how their work shapes everyday life.
Live Corals Traveled by Train from Vienna to Brno. Scientists Uncovered Their Secret Life
Scientists at CEITEC Brno University of Technology used live microCT to observe living corals in real time for the first time, revealing how they grow, regenerate, and defend themselves.
William S. Morton: The Best Part of Living in Brno? Probably the Tomatoes Through the Window
ERA Postdoctoral Fellow William Morton reflects on two years at CEITEC Masaryk University, discussing research, life in Brno, scientific culture, and international collaboration.
