Analytical investigation of metal distribution from e-cigarette aerosols to lung deposition using multi-platform mass spectrometry
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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
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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
Integrated laser ablation and computed tomography: detecting the chemical footprint of microplastics and reconstructing 3D biological tissues
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Integrated laser ablation and computed tomography: detecting the chemical footprint of microplastics and reconstructing 3D biological tissues

This study integrates μCT and LA-ICP-MS to detect and reconstruct microplastics in tissues, combining structural imaging with chemical mapping.
Integrated laser ablation and computed tomography: detecting the chemical footprint of microplastics and reconstructing 3D biological tissues
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
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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
Essential Trace Elements in Edible Plants: Balancing Nutritional Benefits and Potential Health Risks
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Essential Trace Elements in Edible Plants: Balancing Nutritional Benefits and Potential Health Risks

This study evaluates bioaccessibility and health risks of essential trace elements in edible plants using realistic exposure modeling and Monte Carlo simulations.
Essential Trace Elements in Edible Plants: Balancing Nutritional Benefits and Potential Health Risks
Cheap, Trendy – and Toxic? High Levels of Cadmium in Necklaces Have Been Reported Lately
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Cheap, Trendy – and Toxic? High Levels of Cadmium in Necklaces Have Been Reported Lately

Cheap fashion jewelry may contain alarming cadmium levels. Discover how ICP-OES and ICP-MS help detect toxic metals and ensure EU compliance.
Cheap, Trendy – and Toxic? High Levels of Cadmium in Necklaces Have Been Reported Lately
Alcohol causes cancer. A study from IOCB Prague confirms damage to DNA and shows how cells defend against it
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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
Evaluation of the Long-Term Administration of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) in the Mineral Nutrient’s Bioavailability
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Evaluation of the Long-Term Administration of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) in the Mineral Nutrient’s Bioavailability

Long-term administration of proton pump inhibitors affected mineral bioavailability and blood parameters in rats, suggesting risks of iron, calcium, and copper deficiency.
Evaluation of the Long-Term Administration of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) in the Mineral Nutrient’s Bioavailability
Sequential versus Simultaneous Quantitative Analysis of Biomarkers in Individual Cells by ICP-MS and Mass Cytometry: A Focus on Immunotherapy
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Sequential versus Simultaneous Quantitative Analysis of Biomarkers in Individual Cells by ICP-MS and Mass Cytometry: A Focus on Immunotherapy

Sequential and simultaneous single-cell analysis by ICP-MS and mass cytometry provided comparable biomarker quantification, supporting their use in immunotherapy-related studies.
Sequential versus Simultaneous Quantitative Analysis of Biomarkers in Individual Cells by ICP-MS and Mass Cytometry: A Focus on Immunotherapy
Visible-Light-Driven Photoactivity of Copper/PVA Composite Films against Murine Coronavirus
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Visible-Light-Driven Photoactivity of Copper/PVA Composite Films against Murine Coronavirus

Copper/PVA films showed strong visible-light antiviral activity against MHV-3. Films with copper microparticles reduced viral load by 43% under illumination, compared with minimal reduction in the dark.
Visible-Light-Driven Photoactivity of Copper/PVA Composite Films against Murine Coronavirus