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Scientists investigate non-coding parts of the genome and their impact on leukaemia and lymphoma

Thanks to the EXPRO grant, Marek Mráz from CEITEC MU and the University Hospital Brno will investigate the importance of non-coding RNAs in cancers arising from B lymphocytes.

Biochemists study how animals change the colour of emitted light

Martin Marek has received an EXPRO grant from the Czech Science Foundation (GACR) to study the transfer of bioluminescent energy in marine organisms.

Research at MU’s Antarctic base leads to discovery of new bacteria

Kateřina Snopková from the Department of Microbiology at the Faculty of Medicine has fulfilled her scientific dream by naming a new species of bacteria. It is named after the island where the Czech Antarctic Research Programme has one of its bases.

Astrophysicists from MU contributed to research that first revealed intergalactic wind

The vast majority of normal matter in the Universe is not made up of planets, stars and galaxies, but of a very thin material called the galactic atmosphere. Information about a new aspect of intergalactic weather was reported in the journal Nature.

University supports DNA research with MUNI Junior Star grant

Anirban Ghosh of CEITEC MU was awarded the Masaryk University grant for exceptionally promising researchers who have recently completed their PhD.

Researcher receives prestigious EU and Ministry of Education grant

Monika Brusenbauch Meislová, a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Social Studies, ended last year on a high note. In addition to receiving prestigious grants, she was awarded the MUNI Scientist Award for excellence in research.

Robert Vácha from CEITEC receives prestigious ERC grant

Robert Vácha's research focuses on the development of antimicrobial peptides aiming to address the critical need for effective treatment of respiratory infections caused by resistant bacteria.

Department of Anthropology has new isotope lab

International cooperation is well underway at the Faculty of Science Masaryk University thanks to a new isotope lab, dedicated to studying both ancient and modern human populations.

Research inspired by personal experience: MU researchers win prestigious grant

The Czech Science Foundation has selected two young Masaryk University researchers to receive the prestigious JUNIOR STAR grant for promising researchers shortly after their postgraduate studies.

Physical fitness, good food and sleep are basics of a healthy mind

Miroslav Světlák, head of the Institute of Medical Psychology and Ethics at the Faculty of Medicine, has been working with his teammates for seven years to improve the mental well being of students at Masaryk University.

Informal practices in judiciary affect judges’ appointments and interpretation of laws

An independent judiciary is closely linked to the quality of democracy, and its current difficulties have shown that the courts are influenced by a number of unwritten rules and informal networks. David Kosař and Katarína Šipulová have been researching these informal institutions since 2021.

MU honours PhD students for their outstanding work

The MU Vice-Rector’s award for excellence in doctoral studies was received by 31 graduates, their supervisors and consultants.