New study reveals how textiles trap harmful chemicals
The latest research of scientists from RECETOX reveals how various fabrics absorb and release harmful aromatic amines (AAs) compounds linked to cancer and other health risks.
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.
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.
Reproductive health issues affect a large portion of the population, and I am glad that I can contribute to their solution, says researcher Eliška Řehůřková
Eliška Řehůřková - why she chose toxicology, what she sees as the problem with animal testing, what challenges her field faces, and what causes more and more couples to struggle with reproductive issues.
Long-time director of the RECETOX Centre and Professor Emeritus Ivan Holoubek has passed away
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Professor Ivan Holoubek, a leading Masaryk University figure and expert on global conventions against persistent organic pollutants, on January 19, 2025, at age 73.
Protein scientist Jan Velecký: Machine learning can shine where human imagination falls short
Jan Velecký - explains what protein engineering is about, why it is important to study protein solubility, and how machine learning can be crucial for human knowledge.
