Science – 8 | science.muni.cz

Flooding in Europe hit its peak at the turn of the millennium

European scientists, including experts from Masaryk University, have mapped the occurrence of floods over the past five centuries.

Scientists and computer scientists have tested known drugs for a new coronavirus

Artificial intelligence helps in the fight against the COVID-19 disease. Researchers at MUNI and FNUSA-ICRC utilized their own software to test approved drugs that could effectively block the virus.

Depression during pregnancy causes atypical ageing of children’s brains

Neuroscientist Klára Marečková from Masaryk University has discovered a connection between depression in mothers and anxiety in their children when they reach young adulthood.

Werner: Instead of reading fairy tales, my dad showed me astronauts on the Moon

The astrophysicist Norbert Werner has been recently awarded a unique grant by Masaryk University – MUNI Award in Science and Humanities.

Weakness of tumour cells could be protein CDK11

Dalibor Blazek's Research Group from CEITEC Masaryk University described the importance of a specific protein and indicated why it could become a possible target for cancer therapy.

American researcher studies Czech view of migration at MU

Bernadette Jaworsky from the MU Faculty of Social Studies will study the attitude of Czechs to migrants and the factors that influence their views.

Two scientists from CEITEC Masaryk University received ERC-CZ Grants. They will focus on infections

Two CEITEC MU projects received over 110 million CZK for research on bacterial and viral infections.

Scientist who brought hope to thousands of children shared his experience with students

In the beginning of March, world-renowned biochemist, Adrian Krainer, shared the journey of his scientific career and his research results with students at CEITEC Masaryk University.

Masaryk University offers its laboratories for coronavirus research free of charge

CEITEC Masaryk University is offering priority access, free of charge, to their equipment in shared laboratories including research expertise for research that may lead to the development of a vaccine or drug against COVID-19.

CEITEC MU laboratories receive official permission to perform coronavirus testing

Three Masaryk University laboratories were set aside for possible coronavirus testing.

Women in science at Masaryk University: From contemporary history to leukaemia research

In February we celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Blood tests to detect colorectal cancer

Researchers at Masaryk University have developed a diagnostic set that improves the prospects for detecting cancer in a larger number of patients.