Neuroplasticity is the capacity of the brain to change its structure in response to sensory stimuli and internal processes. First this work introduces psychoplastogens, molecules with therapeutic potential that are capable ...

Squirrels (Sciuridae) represent a numerous and ecologically diverse family of rodents with almost worldwide distribution. However, their numbers have been declining globally in recent years, mainly due to degradation and ...

1 Abstract The environment is the essential basis for human existence, for providing basic needs and for achieving health, prosperity and well-being. Yet the value of natural resources is often not fully reflected in ...

Nivicolous slime moulds (Myxomycetes) are a relatively understudied group of organisms belonging to Amoebozoa, which have adapted to melting snow environment. These species form fruiting bodies behind melting snowbanks on ...

Ribosomes are subcellular components that play a key role in protein synthesis. The precise and error-free process of protein synthesis is a critical determinant of gene expression and is indispensable for normal mammalian ...

The modification of mRNA by m6 A methylation was first discovered in the 1970s and current studies show its role in various physiological processes. One of the studied functions of m6 A methylation is its role in regulation ...

The choice of lichen photobionts is usually influenced by the environmental conditions in which the lichen grows (e.g. climatic conditions, substrate type and pH). In environments that are stressful to lichens in some way, ...

BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) is a pathogen that causes severe diseases in immunocompromised people. It is still not clear how cells sense infection with this virus. Based on previous studies, it can be proposed that the escape ...

KCTD12 proteins are auxiliary subunits of inhibitory GABAB receptors, regulating their surface expression and signaling kinetics. Previous findings have suggested that KCTD12 might represent a susceptibility gene for the ...

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and lethal brain tumor, characterized by rapid growth, invasive nature and limited therapeutic options. The tumor microenvironment plays a key role in glioblastoma progression, with ...

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the fourth most important crop. As the world's population grows, there will be a need to ensure and maintain stable yields, which are now threatened by advancing climate change, for example ...

The waste materials from the processing of metallic ores pose a significant environmental hazard, since their environmental exposure can lead to the release of the contaminants contained. Deposition of these wastes in dry ...

Time is an integral part of the human and other animals lives. The ability to perceive time intervals ranging from fractions of a second to days is crucial for survival, foraging, social communication, and many other aspects ...

This thesis explores the di erences and data flow among eleven protein-protein interaction (PPI) databases. It addresses the lack of user awareness regarding the independence of databases and data processing methods. The ...

The aim of this paper is to summarize what is known about horse flies (family Tabanidae) in terms of their feeding preferences, especially in relation to pathogen transmission. Horse flies are a very numerous group of ...

Melanoma represents a significant and often fatal form of cancer, with metastasis being a primary cause of cancer-related deaths. Immunotherapy aims to stimulate the immune system to eliminate tumors, but even when used ...

Accurate chromosome segregation in zygotes is crucial for further successful development of an embryo. Mouse strains may differ in their preimplantation development success rate. In mice, during their first mitosis, two ...

Objectives: Neonatal cheiloplasty is a relatively new, modified surgical protocol used to treat orofacial cleft defects affecting both the lip and palate. The primary aim of this thesis was to evaluate the growth and ...

Dental enamel, containing up to 96% mineral content, is considered the hardest material in the human body. Due to the periodic nature of its growth during tooth development, it serves as a permanent record of developmental ...

Hybrid antibiotics combine the structures or mechanisms of action of two or more known antibiotics and thus represent one way to improve the effectiveness of antibiotics. In our laboratory, the hybrid antibiotic CELIN was ...

The aim of this bachelor thesis is to create a detailed large-scale map of the former Rolava (Sauersack) mine site in the Ore Mountains. The work emphasizes the use of modern methods of topographic mapping, especially drone ...

Health conditions of working age population in Czechia Abstract This thesis focuses on the subjective assessment of health status of working age population in Czechia separately for men and women. The analyses are conducted ...

In order to understand the thermal properties of the rock, it is necessary to apply a suitable method to the sample ensuring the most accurate result. We obtain information about thermal properties by measuring thermal ...

This thesis is focused on developing simulation of Ostwald ripening. Ostwald ripening is a static process (stress is not applied), which essentially changes the texture of rocks. This process causes a redistribution of ...

Iron is limiting the growth of phytoplankton in 30% of the world's oceans. Organisms living in these HNLC (High Nutrient Low Chlorophyll) areas have developed a number of strategies to cope with this stress. These adaptations ...

Mitochondria play a crucial role in cells by regulating the homeostasis of calcium ions, which are essential for a range of cellular processes such as energy production, intracellular signalling, and apoptosis. However, ...

Schizophrenic disorders are typicall for distortion of perception and thinking. The bearing source of these deformations is not uniform and due to the complexity of the processes associated with the disease, the causes are ...

The aim of this diploma thesis was to study and evaluate the relationships between body parameters, such as height and weight, and facial morphology based on 3D facial scans. The study included a total of 115 individuals, ...

One of the main threats in today's world is human-accelerated global climate change, which has serious consequences in several areas, including social cohesion. A potential solution is the implementation of sustainable ...

The bachelor thesis deals with spatial distribution of the decarbonisation of family houses in the Czech Republic granted from the New Green Savings subsidy scheme. We compared at first the spatial distribution of applications ...

The Bachelor thesis describes the synthesis of N-2-((diphenylphosphino)phenyl)picolinamide via the condensation reaction of picolinic acid with 2-(diphenylphosphino)aniline. The coordination behaviour of this compound was ...

This work focuses on the determination of elemental content in human hair samples. The hair was decomposed in concentrated HNO3 by microwave digestion. The contents of Na, Mg, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Se and Sr were determined ...

The subject of the present bachelor thesis was the development of a new method for the determination of the electrochemically active drug nifedipine using DC voltammetric (DCV) and differential pulse voltammetric (DPV) ...

This thesis explores the synthesis of thermoresponsive polymers using atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), a controlled polymerization technique that allows for a high degree of control over molecular weight, ...

Fermented nettles are a rich blend of nutrients, essential elements and microorganisms that have traditionally been used to increase the growth, resistance and yield of garden crops. The present study focuses on the ...

This work focused on optimizing the determination of the pesticide chlortoluron using HPLC with coulometric detection on carbon nanotube working electrode. The results obtained from two different electrochemical measurement ...

This thesis investigates the behavior of three polyelectrolytes derived from a common precursor, polyisoprene: poly((sulfamate-carboxylate)isoprene), poly((amino-carboxylate) isoprene), and poly((trimethylammonium-carbox ...

This bachelor thesis is focused on the topic of determination of phosphates using ion-selective electrodes (ISE). Phosphates are essential for plants and animals. Phosphates get from fields to water where they cause the ...

Adhesion signalling plays a key role in biological processes, including the formation of immunological synapses that are important for efficient interaction between effector and target cells of the immune system. Disturbances ...

Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds, which are abundant in nature and demonstrate a range of biological effects. Included in this thesis is a brief summary of the effects of flavonoids a description of their typical ...