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9 Mar 2021

Ancestral sequence reconstruction using the FireProt ASR web server

Ancestral Sequence Reconstruction (ASR) is a technique used in the study of molecular evolution. In protein engineering, a field that seeks new proteins for use not only in medicine but also in biotechnology or other industrial applications, ASR is used to find unknown ancestral proteins from which the...

6 Mar 2021

Conversations about the universe - part 4

In the fourth part, we talk about the mission of Perseverance and other innovations in the exploration of the red planet, the black hole Cygnus X-1, which turned out to be significantly more massive than initially thought, and the main topic is the cosmic web or inventory of scales in space.

5 Mar 2021

Women in Science, Women at the Faculty of Science MU

In recent years, interest in positioning of women in science has been growing. Masaryk University, and therefore also our faculty, is currently collecting research data regarding  positioning of  women-scientists as employees.

5 Mar 2021

Central Library educates our postgraduates

In the 2020 winter semester, the Central Library of the Faculty of Science hosted a series of 12 workshops and seminars focusing on information handling, led by our librarians and external experts. The project, titled “Podpora doktorandských studentů v rozvoji informační gramotnosti a akademických...

4 Mar 2021

European Comission has assessed implementation of the HR Strategy for Researchers at MUNI SCI

We are pleased to announce that we have received a positive appraisal from the European Commission of the faculty's self-assessment after 2 years. The EU has evaluated our Internal Review and Revised Action Plan that are part of the implementation of the new personnel strategy at the Faculty of Science...

4 Mar 2021

Brno scientists participate in the discovery of a new mineral

Experts from the Department of Geological Sciences of the Faculty of Science MU participated in the discovery and description of a new mineral, which has been named dobšináite. From a mineralogical point of view, it is a new member of the roselite group. It has a dominant calcium content and its colour...

3 Mar 2021

The large group of different scientific workplaces on one site is amazing

Tomáš Kotačka graduated from the Secondary Industrial School of Chemistry in Pardubice and subsequently joined the Faculty of Science, where he chose the Biochemistry study program. In addition to his studies, he is an active member of the Generation Mendel team.

1 Mar 2021

The same point of view: our faculty then and now

How different are the photographs capturing the view of the  “ Klodnerplatz ”  before reconstruction of the roads in the  19 90s and in 2019?  

26 Feb 2021

New subject: Astrophotography

In the spring semester of 2021, the teaching of a new subject - Astrophotography - begins. The teachers will be professional (astro) photographers and MU graduates - Pavel Gabzdyl, Petr Horálek and Pavel Karas. (As the subject will be teached in Czech, following information is in Czech only.)

26 Feb 2021

MicroRNA Function In Brain And Epilepsy

Looking for Ph.D. candidate in the field of microRNA Function In Brain And Epilepsy. We are seeking a talented and motivated Ph.D. student to join a research team headed by prof. Milan Brázdil.

23 Feb 2021

When you do your own experiments, you’ll appreciate the great laboratory equipment

Sabina Fronková graduated from the Brno-Bystrc Grammar School and then applied to us for a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics. Having successfully completed her degree, she is now continuing her studies with a follow-up Master's degree in Biotechnology. She is also a member of the Generation...

Maintain or improve interpersonal relationships. That, in my view, is the basis of any meaningful collective action.

Milan  Novák  studied professional geology at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University  ( PřF MU). Professionally, his main focus is systematic mineralogy and minerogenetic processes. He has published widely, has organised a number of international scientific conferences and has long been involved in international...