RECETOX is looking for volunteers: Investigation of the occurrence of pesticides in the human population

2 Apr

New study reveals how textiles trap harmful chemicals

The latest research of scientists from RECETOX, Masaryk University and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research reveals how various fabrics absorb and release harmful aromatic amines (AAs) compounds linked to cancer and other health risks.

28 Mar

High levels of flame retardants found in Skoda car dust

In our daily lives, we are exposed to many chemicals that can have a negative impact on our health. Cars are unique indoor spaces that are often overlooked in terms of their contribution to human exposure to chemicals, and a recent RECETOX study published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment has found very high levels of flame retardants in Czech vehicles.

25 Mar

The European project focused on soil health assessment utilizes "citizen science" among other methods

The Soil Blitz sampling campaign, organized by the Soil Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Research Group at RECETOX in September 2024, has already produced results. During the campaign, members of the public in Brno carried out soil health surveys on their properties in the city. Participants were trained to become citizen scientists.

14 Mar

People understand that air pollution needs to be addressed, but they often don’t realize that the problem affects them as well, says environmental epidemiologist Ondřej Mikeš

Ondřej Mikeš works at the RECETOX center as an environmental epidemiologist in the Human Exposure and Risk Assessment group, focusing on external exposures in epidemiological research. In the interview, he explains what air pollution research in Brno entails, how researchers communicate measurement results to politicians and the public, and why scientists are now trying to create a digital model of the entire city.