This study integrates μCT and LA-ICP-MS to detect and reconstruct microplastics in tissues, combining structural imaging with chemical mapping.

This study evaluates Ipomoea mauritiana bioactives, showing antimicrobial effects and in silico anti-Parkinson potential linked to gut–brain axis modulation.

This study evaluates bioaccessibility and health risks of essential trace elements in edible plants using realistic exposure modeling and Monte Carlo simulations.

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.