Quantitative Assessment of a Novel Device Designed for Patient-centric Sampling of Dried Plasma Using Targeted Proteomics
A new dried plasma microsampling device enables home sampling with high precision and stability, correlating strongly (R > 0.99) with conventional plasma in targeted proteomic analysis.
Elemental profile of traditional, commercially available Greek cheeses
ICP-MS analysis of 102 non-PDO Greek cheeses confirmed low heavy metals, good essential element content, and potential classification by milk or cheese type to support broader consumer recognition.
Improved sampling strategy for high-performance materials: The introduction of the stethoscope cell for online-LASIL experiments
A new stethoscope cell enables accurate, reproducible online-LASIL ICP-MS analysis of samples with varied geometry, validated against ICP-OES reference data.
Work of Professor Cibulka's team featured on the cover of Chemical Science journal
A Czech-Polish team discovered a stable flavin anion catalyzing visible-light photoreductions. This novel system may simplify synthetic routes to drugs and other valuable compounds.
Comprehensive IC-ICP-MS analysis of polyphosphonates and their transformation products
This study aims to develop and validate a rapid IC-ICP-MS method for identifying and quantifying polyphosphonates and their transformation products under environmental conditions.
NDMA in macrolides: GC-MS/MS method for its detection and study of its formation
This study evaluates the risk of NDMA formation from macrolide antibiotics, highlighting solubility-related analytical challenges and the role of drug form and storage in NDMA levels.
A unique method of rare-earth recycling can strengthen the raw material independence of Europe and America
Scientists at IOCB Prague created an eco-friendly method to recycle rare earths like neodymium from magnets, offering a sustainable alternative to mining and boosting EU & US raw material security.
Fluorite ore recognition using spectral clustering and smartphone digital images calibrated with a ColorChecker: A case study at the Lújar underground mine, Spain
This study aims to develop a low-cost method using smartphone images and spectral clustering to identify fluorite ore grade, enabling efficient, accessible screening for mining operations.
Development and thorough evaluation of a multi-omics sample preparation workflow for comprehensive LC-MS/MS-based metabolomics, lipidomics and proteomics datasets
This study aimed to develop and compare ten extraction protocols to find the most effective method for generating metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics data from postmortem tissue.
Quality control in GC–MS analysis of amino acids in human urine and plasma: Possible implications for targeted and untargeted metabolomics
This study assesses a QC-based GC–MS method for amino acid analysis in urine and shows that targeted metabolomics with isotope-labeled standards is essential for reliable quantification.
