Unassuming Start–Stop “Gates” Regulate Protein Production in Cells
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Unassuming Start–Stop “Gates” Regulate Protein Production in Cells

A study in Nucleic Acids Research shows that short start–stop elements act as highly effective translation gates, helping control protein synthesis even under cellular stress.
Unassuming Start–Stop “Gates” Regulate Protein Production in Cells
New Antibiotics Designed on a Computer: Scientists Develop a Blueprint for Building Molecules Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
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New Antibiotics Designed on a Computer: Scientists Develop a Blueprint for Building Molecules Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

CEITEC-led researchers developed a computational method to design antimicrobial peptides that form pores in bacterial membranes and kill drug-resistant pathogens, with efficacy confirmed in mouse models.
New Antibiotics Designed on a Computer: Scientists Develop a Blueprint for Building Molecules Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
One Injection, Two Answers: Introducing Squad Metabolomics on Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers
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One Injection, Two Answers: Introducing Squad Metabolomics on Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers

SQUAD metabolomics combines targeted quantitation and untargeted discovery in a single Orbitrap MS experiment, delivering confident quantitative results alongside broad metabolite profiling.
One Injection, Two Answers: Introducing Squad Metabolomics on Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers
A Liquid–Liquid Extraction Method for Measuring Ultrashort PFCAs and Longer-Chain PFAS in Water
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A Liquid–Liquid Extraction Method for Measuring Ultrashort PFCAs and Longer-Chain PFAS in Water

A two-stage liquid–liquid extraction method enables sensitive, reproducible analysis of ultrashort PFCAs such as TFA and longer-chain PFAS in water.
A Liquid–Liquid Extraction Method for Measuring Ultrashort PFCAs and Longer-Chain PFAS in Water
Separation Sciences in the Czech Republic: From Historical Foundations to Recent Advances
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Separation Sciences in the Czech Republic: From Historical Foundations to Recent Advances

This review explores lesser-known Czech contributions to chromatography and electrophoresis and highlights recent advances in separation science and instrumentation.
Separation Sciences in the Czech Republic: From Historical Foundations to Recent Advances
Scientists reveal when chemical bonds form in molecular collisions
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Scientists reveal when chemical bonds form in molecular collisions

Scientists have mapped the “cone of reaction” for a single molecule, revealing how precise molecular orientation determines whether a chemical bond forms during a collision.
Scientists reveal when chemical bonds form in molecular collisions
An Analyte-Specific LC-IMS-HRMS Framework for Enhanced Identification Confidence in Target Screening of Contaminants in Complex Matrices
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An Analyte-Specific LC-IMS-HRMS Framework for Enhanced Identification Confidence in Target Screening of Contaminants in Complex Matrices

This LC-TIMS-HRMS framework combines CCS values, mobility filtering, and mandatory qualifier ions to reduce false positives and negatives in contaminant screening.
An Analyte-Specific LC-IMS-HRMS Framework for Enhanced Identification Confidence in Target Screening of Contaminants in Complex Matrices
 Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus Surprises Scientists: “Gaps” Discovered in Its Protein Coat
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Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus Surprises Scientists: “Gaps” Discovered in Its Protein Coat

CEITEC MUNI researchers revealed unexpected gaps in the protein coat of tick-borne encephalitis virus, offering new insight into flavivirus assembly, maturation, and antibody neutralization.
 Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus Surprises Scientists: “Gaps” Discovered in Its Protein Coat
Graphene nanomaterial developed in Olomouc recognised among Europe’s most promising innovations
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Graphene nanomaterial developed in Olomouc recognised among Europe’s most promising innovations

A nitrogen-enriched graphene nanomaterial developed at CATRIN, Palacký University Olomouc, has been recognised by the European Commission’s Innovation Radar for its strong commercial potential.
Graphene nanomaterial developed in Olomouc recognised among Europe’s most promising innovations
Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Is Associated with Distinct Plasma Lipidomic Profiles in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients
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Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Is Associated with Distinct Plasma Lipidomic Profiles in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients

Mass spectrometry-based lipidomics identifies distinct plasma lipid changes linked to long-term aromatase inhibitor therapy in postmenopausal breast cancer patients.
Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Is Associated with Distinct Plasma Lipidomic Profiles in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients