What's happening at the university
-
10 NEJ Munipress
-
Advent concert of Masaryk University
-
European finals: Science slam
Do you love science? Are you interested in what scientists are working on? Science slam is an international science popularization contest and its main goal is to show you what is going on behind the closed doors of modern science. Each participant has only 6 minutes to show off his many years' research. And that's quite a challenge! He or she must be as funny and smart as possible. It must be the greatest show on the Earth! Be part of it and decide who wins! Join us on 4th December in the Scala Cinema for free!
-
Mendel lectures: "A Small RNA-based Innate Immune System Guards the Integrity of Germ Cell Genomes"
Gregory Hannon is a pioneer in the study of RNA interference (RNAi), a process in which double-stranded RNA molecules induce gene silencing. Hannon and colleagues have elucidated key elements of the RNAi machinery. During the past several years, the Hannon lab has focused on the roles of small RNAs in germ cells, which tend to have the most elaborate set of small RNA pathways of any cell type. They have discovered an essential role for small RNAs, called Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs), that are critical for proper oocyte development and guard the genome against transposable elements. This year, the lab conducted two screens, one in the fruit fly germline and another in somatic cells, to search for new components of the pathway that generates piRNAs. They identified dozens of genes that are required for piRNA production, offering insight into how germ cells ensure genomic integrity. The Hannon lab also strives to understand the biology of cancer cells, with a focus on breast and pancreatic cancer. They have led the way in using RNAi to study cancer biology and genetics, generating libraries of short-hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) that have been widely applied in gene-silencing studies. These libraries can then be used to identify new therapeutic targets for specific disease subtypes. In addition, they are exploring the roles of small RNAs as oncogenes and tumor suppressors and using genetic approaches to understand the biology of resistance to currently used cancer therapies. Another research thrust of Hannon’s team exploits the power of next-generation sequencing to understand the biology of the mammalian genome. Their efforts range from the identification of new classes of small RNAs to understanding human evolution and diversity, including an emphasis on the evolution of the epigenome and its role in driving cell-fate specification. Hannon group
-
Care for sale. How the work of love becomes a paid service.
-
11th Annual of 2017 JobChallenge Job Fair
JobChallenge job fair is held by three biggest Brno universities – Masaryk University, Mendel University in Brno and Brno University of Technology. It is designed for students and graduates who want to develop their skills and make contact with top employers. JobChallenge job fair is for FREE for students and graduates. Register in advance and benefit from many advantages. When is the job fair held? The next fair will be held on 22 November, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where is the Job Fair held? BVV (Trade Fairs Brno), Hall A1
-
Four months of meeting. From landscape to object and to man
-
First National Republic Science Final Slam