Cheap fashion jewelry may contain alarming cadmium levels. Discover how ICP-OES and ICP-MS help detect toxic metals and ensure EU compliance.

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.

Long-term administration of proton pump inhibitors affected mineral bioavailability and blood parameters in rats, suggesting risks of iron, calcium, and copper deficiency.

Sequential and simultaneous single-cell analysis by ICP-MS and mass cytometry provided comparable biomarker quantification, supporting their use in immunotherapy-related studies.

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.

Learn about asbestos monitoring in workplaces: PCM & SEM methods, exposure risks, and new EU legislation to enhance worker safety.

A team led by Prof. Jan Konvalinka has developed a compound that destroys the yeast Cryptococcus neoformans – a fungus which is life-threatening for people with weakened immune systems – in laboratory settings.

UCT Prague’s team combats illegal hormones and counterfeit drugs in real time. Their forensic research already aids police, customs, and legislation—before the project is even finished.

Scientists developed a light-activated, eco-friendly coating that kills bacteria without antibiotics. Its first use? Dental splints that disinfect the mouth using near-infrared light.

ATHLETE scientists urged EU policymakers to address chemical exposures harming children’s health and called for stronger regulation and investment in exposome research across Europe.