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26 Oct

Colleagues from the Department of Botany and Zoology have developed new genetic tools to uncover the species diversity of snails

A research team from the Department of Botany and Zoology at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science, led by Associate Professor Jeffrey C. Nekola, has developed 61 new genetic markers that make it possible to distinguish terrestrial gastropod species more reliably and reconstruct their evolutionary...

23 Oct

Vladimír Šindelář from the Department of Chemistry has been awarded the Rudolf Lukeš Prize for the development of molecules that capture anions from water

This year’s Rudolf Lukeš Prize, awarded by the Czech Chemical Society in collaboration with the Experientia Foundation, has been awarded to Professor Vladimír Šindelář from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. Professor Šindelář is receiving the award in recognition...

21 Oct

How to document the past of a workplace for the future? The Botanical Garden can be an inspiration

On our workplaces, we should regularly record what events took place here, what new things were built, what changes occurred, and who worked here. Years fly by, and remembering and searching for specific data retrospectively is often complicated. How is this data recorded in the Botanical Garden of the...

19 Oct

Scientists at Masaryk University have developed a new, more effective enzyme for dissolving blood clots. They named it after Brno

New study suggests that the Brnoteplase enzyme could be more effective than current blood clot treatments while simultaneously leading to a lower rate of severe bleeding. It was developed by scientists from Masaryk University in cooperation with other experts from the STROKE Brno consortium.

12 Oct

Two PhD students from our faculty have made a name for themselves at the NANOCON international conference

Research carried out by two PhD students from Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science attracted attention at this year’s NANOCON international conference. Pavel Špaček, from the Department of Biochemistry, and Tereza Rybová, from the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, both received awards at...

12 Oct

Invitation to the 2nd Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2026-2029

which will take place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 19th October 2026 in Dean's office meeting room (1/2010) in building 1 of Kotlářská campus.

9 Oct

Mlčoušková: I believe that good authors will survive the rise of AI

Jarmila Mlčoušková works part-time as a researcher at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. Although she is a biophysicist by training and profession, she also writes books. This autumn will see the publication of her second romantic comedy set in a scientific environment, as well as her second...

9 Oct

Masaryk University has once again lent its support to ‘Ceské hlavičky’

The winners of the 2026 ‘Ceské hlavičky’ competition have been announced. The Faculty of Science, Masaryk University – GENUS ‘Nature Around Us’ Award was presented to Karel Půbal from the Beroun Secondary School of Healthcare for his project ‘Computer-aided design of artificial proteins and their synthesis’....

9 Oct

The Dean's barbecue once again brought together students, staff, and faculty management

Four faculties, dozens of questions for the deans, sports challenges. This year’s Dean’s Barbecue once again offered a unique opportunity to meet the faculty leadership in an informal setting and enjoy a pleasant afternoon together on campus.

8 Oct

Researchers’ Night Attracted Nearly 3,600 Visitors to the Faculty of Science

On Friday, September 25, our faculty participated in Researchers’ Night, and its program at both campuses attracted a total of 3,594 visitors. A total of 1,510 people visited the Kotlářská campus and 2,084 visited the campus in Bohunice, marking the highest attendance of all Masaryk University locations,...

8 Oct

Nature quoted the director of RECETOX in a series on precision medicine

Nature’s ‘Spotlight’ feature on the future of research into the impact of the environment on health quoted Jana Klánová from RECETOX in relation to the need for data sharing and the harmonisation of research protocols.

7 Oct

Scientists discover two spider species not previously recorded in Czechia in South Moravia

Two spider species that had never previously been recorded in the Czech Republic have been discovered by scientists monitoring wetlands in South Moravia. The jumping spider Attulus inexpectus was found at the Trkmanec–Rybníčky salt marsh near Rakvice, while the rare cobweb spider Crustulina sticta was...