Analytical investigation of metal distribution from e-cigarette aerosols to lung deposition using multi-platform mass spectrometry
Scientific article | Science and research

Analytical investigation of metal distribution from e-cigarette aerosols to lung deposition using multi-platform mass spectrometry

This study uses ICP-MS and LA-ICP-MS to track toxic metals from e-cigarette aerosols to lung tissue following exposure.
Analytical investigation of metal distribution from e-cigarette aerosols to lung deposition using multi-platform mass spectrometry
From daily pills to one injection a year. HIV prevention pioneers visit IOCB Prague
Article | Science and research

From daily pills to one injection a year. HIV prevention pioneers visit IOCB Prague

IOCB Prague hosted HIV prevention pioneers discussing lenacapavir, a long-acting drug that could shift HIV prevention from daily pills to a single yearly injection.
From daily pills to one injection a year. HIV prevention pioneers visit IOCB Prague
Pesticides in House Dust: An Overlooked Pathway of Human Exposure
Article | Science and research

Pesticides in House Dust: An Overlooked Pathway of Human Exposure

Pesticides in house dust? A RECETOX study reveals their presence in 93% of Czech homes, including legacy DDT residues and seasonal impacts from nearby agriculture.
Pesticides in House Dust: An Overlooked Pathway of Human Exposure
Elucidation of Dual Antimicrobial and Anti-Parkinsonian Activities through an In-Silico Approach of Ipomoea mauritiana Jacq. in the Context of the Gut–Brain Axis
Scientific article | Science and research

Elucidation of Dual Antimicrobial and Anti-Parkinsonian Activities through an In-Silico Approach of Ipomoea mauritiana Jacq. in the Context of the Gut–Brain Axis

This study evaluates Ipomoea mauritiana bioactives, showing antimicrobial effects and in silico anti-Parkinson potential linked to gut–brain axis modulation.
Elucidation of Dual Antimicrobial and Anti-Parkinsonian Activities through an In-Silico Approach of Ipomoea mauritiana Jacq. in the Context of the Gut–Brain Axis
Iron Deficiency Is Associated with Increased Circulating Fatty Acids and Unfavorable Body Composition in Women with Obesity
Scientific article | Science and research

Iron Deficiency Is Associated with Increased Circulating Fatty Acids and Unfavorable Body Composition in Women with Obesity

This study shows iron deficiency worsens body composition and metabolic profiles in obese women, affecting fat mass, muscle ratio, and fatty acid levels.
Iron Deficiency Is Associated with Increased Circulating Fatty Acids and Unfavorable Body Composition in Women with Obesity
In Vitro Antibacterial Potential of Pinus nigra-Thymus serpyllum Essential Oil and Antibiotic Combinations
Scientific article | Science and research

In Vitro Antibacterial Potential of Pinus nigra-Thymus serpyllum Essential Oil and Antibiotic Combinations

This study demonstrates synergistic antibacterial activity of Pinus nigra and Thymus serpyllum essential oils alone and combined with antibiotics against human pathogens.
In Vitro Antibacterial Potential of Pinus nigra-Thymus serpyllum Essential Oil and Antibiotic Combinations
Hexane in Food: When Processing Chemistry Meets Public Health
Article | Health

Hexane in Food: When Processing Chemistry Meets Public Health

Hexane remains a key food extraction solvent, but EFSA now calls for re-evaluation of its long-term safety. Robust GC-FID and GC-MS methods are critical for reliable residue detection and risk assessment.
Hexane in Food: When Processing Chemistry Meets Public Health
Revealing hidden chemicals at sea
Article | Health

Revealing hidden chemicals at sea

Flame retardants were found throughout cruise ship interiors, with some areas showing much higher levels. A new RECETOX and NIVA study explores potential exposure risks for crew and passengers.
Revealing hidden chemicals at sea
From the Ocean to the Laboratory: How Scalable Pyrolysis-GC/MS Reveals the Hidden Story of Microplastics
Article | Plastics

From the Ocean to the Laboratory: How Scalable Pyrolysis-GC/MS Reveals the Hidden Story of Microplastics

Scalable Pyrolysis-GC/MS workflows reveal how microplastics move through the environment and the human body, from routine monitoring to high-resolution Orbitrap-based exposure science.
From the Ocean to the Laboratory: How Scalable Pyrolysis-GC/MS Reveals the Hidden Story of Microplastics
Alcohol causes cancer. A study from IOCB Prague confirms damage to DNA and shows how cells defend against it
Article | Science and research

Alcohol causes cancer. A study from IOCB Prague confirms damage to DNA and shows how cells defend against it

Alcohol consumption produces acetaldehyde, a toxic compound that damages DNA. Scientists from IOCB Prague reveal how cells repair this damage, shedding light on the link between alcohol and cancer.
Alcohol causes cancer. A study from IOCB Prague confirms damage to DNA and shows how cells defend against it