The research analyzes the presence, seasonal variations, and air-sea exchange of a wide range of POPs, such as PFAS, DDT, PCBs, and others using passive sampling.

The study revealed a surprisingly large amount of hazardous NIAS components in food packaging materials. Almost 2000 of those are not even contained in the list of authhorized chemicals.

Breakthrough findings on pesticide residue levels in environmental samples from both conventional and organic farms with documented residue findings even in rural homesteads

In the interview, we explored how the young scientist transitioned from studying wastewater treatment to researching the impact of chemicals on the cardiovascular system of firefighters.

It is no exaggeration to say that all of us, including new-born, have these substances in our bodies. PFAS, known as forever chemicals, have many uses and are a part of every household.

But how do microplastics actually interact with the human body? What impact do they have on our environment and our health? Is it true that they penetrate places like the brain or placenta?

In the interview, he explains the origins of his interest in climate change and how such a topic is communicated to the public.

Why did he decide to travel abroad? And when did he get the idea to go back? Read the interview with Branislav Vrana - scientist, adventurer, and enthusiastic historian.

Barbora Rudzanová (RECETOX) is the holder of the Jiřina Michlová Prize from the Learned Society of the Czech Republic for the year 2024.

Eliška's studies at RECETOX were a springboard for her scientific career. Eliška is currently in Düsseldorf, Germany, researching cognitive brain disorders with the best developmental neurotoxicologists.