Emil Paleček (3 October 1930 – 30 October 2018) was a Czech biochemist, who researched how DNA can be used to diagnose genetic diseases. Paleček discovered that nucleic acids could be analysed by electrochemical research, contradicting previous assumptions from the 1950s that DNA molecules were too large to be affected by electrochemistry.
Paleček was brought up by his mother, as his father died in a Nazi concentration camp.[1] Aged 13, he went to work as an apprentice at the Bank of Slavia.[1]
Careeredit
Paleček had a specific interest in the fact that most proteins contain sugar, as he believed that analysis of this could lead to better diagnosis of health and illnesses.[2] In particular, he believed that testing glycoproteins could detect early-stage cancer.[1]
In 1959, Paleček received a PhD in biochemistry from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechoslovakia (now in the Czech Republic).[3] During the 1960s, Paleček worked at the Biophysical Institute of the Academy of Sciences in Brno.[4][5] His first work there was investigating DNA damage caused by radiation.[4][6] Paleček later worked with the Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute, part of Masaryk University.[4][5]
In 1960, Paleček discovered that nucleic acids could be analysed through electrochemical research, which allowed him to explore how DNA can be used to diagnose genetic diseases.[6] His discovery contradicted previous assumptions from the 1950s that DNA molecules were too large to be analysed by electrochemical research.[2] It took the scientific world 30 years to understand the importance of his findings,[6] although the method began to be commonly used in the 1990s.[2] In the 1960s, Paleček spent a year doing research at Harvard University in the United States. Paleček was allowed to travel to the United States as he was not a member of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia.[2] In his last month at Harvard University, Paleček's experiments were demonstrated. They were later cited in many biophysics and molecular biology textbooks.[2] During his life, Paleček authored over 300 scientific works, making him one of the most respected scientists in the Czech Republic.[4][6][7]
Paleček was still working on the Saturday before his death.[5]
Awardsedit
In 1961, Paleček was awarded the Jaroslav Heyrovský award for best young scientist.[6] In 2011, he received the Education Minister's award.[6] In 2014, Paleček was awarded the Česká hlava [cz] (Czech Head) and the cs:Stříbrná medaile předsedy Senátu (Silver Medal of the Senate President) awards.[4][5][9] In 2017, he was one of seven Czech scientists awarded the Cenu Neuron (Neuron Prize) for their contributions to science.[7]
Deathedit
Paleček became ill after having a stroke whilst swimming. He died two days later on 30 October 2018. His death was announced by fellow scientist Eduard Kejnovsky, who worked as Paleček's public relations officer.[5]
Referencesedit
^ abc"Světová vědecká hvězda Emil Paleček bádá v Brně: Jde rakovině po krku! I v 87 letech..." Blesk (in Czech). 26 December 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
^ abcde"Ceny Neuron dostanou známý biochemik Paleček a šest dalších vědců, kteří proslavili českou vědu". ČT24 (in Czech). 8 November 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
^ abcPaleček, Emil; Tkáč, Jan; Bartošík, Martin; Bertók, Tomáš; Ostatná, Veronika; Paleček, Jan (2015). "Review: Electrochemistry of Nonconjugated Proteins and Glycoproteins. Toward Sensors for Biomedicine and Glycomics". Chemical Reviews. 115 (5): 2045–2108. doi:10.1021/cr500279h. PMC4360380. PMID 25659975.
^ abcde"Zemřel biochemik Emil Paleček. Objevil nový způsob jak zkoumat DNA". iROZHLAS (in Czech). 30 October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
^ abcde"V 88 letech zemřel biochemik Emil Paleček, přispěl ke vzniku nové oblasti výzkumu DNA". Lidovsky (in Czech). 30 October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
^ abcdefgh"Na cenu čekal vědec do 83 let. V USA bych byl multimilionář, směje se". Mladá fronta DNES (in Czech). 4 March 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
^ abc"Ve věku 88 let zemřel biochemik Paleček, zabýval se výzkumem DNA". ČT24 (in Czech). 30 October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
^"Lectures 2003/2004". Mendel Lectures. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
^"Ředitel Mencl převzal za svoje zásluhy stříbrnou medaili Senátu". Hradecky Denik (in Czech). 7 October 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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Emil Palecek 3 October 1930 30 October 2018 was a Czech biochemist who researched how DNA can be used to diagnose genetic diseases Palecek discovered that nucleic acids could be analysed by electrochemical research contradicting previous assumptions from the 1950s that DNA molecules were too large to be affected by electrochemistry Emil PalecekPalecek in 2016Born 1930 10 03 3 October 1930CzechoslovakiaDied30 October 2018 2018 10 30 aged 88 Brno Czech RepublicNationalityCzechAlma materMasaryk UniversityKnown forelectrochemical research in nucleic acidsPartnerEva PaleckovaChildrenJan Palecek Emil Michal Palecek Pavel PalecekScientific careerFieldsBiochemistryDNA Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 3 Awards 4 Death 5 ReferencesPersonal life editPalecek was brought up by his mother as his father died in a Nazi concentration camp 1 Aged 13 he went to work as an apprentice at the Bank of Slavia 1 Career editPalecek had a specific interest in the fact that most proteins contain sugar as he believed that analysis of this could lead to better diagnosis of health and illnesses 2 In particular he believed that testing glycoproteins could detect early stage cancer 1 In 1959 Palecek received a PhD in biochemistry from Masaryk University in Brno Czechoslovakia now in the Czech Republic 3 During the 1960s Palecek worked at the Biophysical Institute of the Academy of Sciences in Brno 4 5 His first work there was investigating DNA damage caused by radiation 4 6 Palecek later worked with the Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute part of Masaryk University 4 5 In 1960 Palecek discovered that nucleic acids could be analysed through electrochemical research which allowed him to explore how DNA can be used to diagnose genetic diseases 6 His discovery contradicted previous assumptions from the 1950s that DNA molecules were too large to be analysed by electrochemical research 2 It took the scientific world 30 years to understand the importance of his findings 6 although the method began to be commonly used in the 1990s 2 In the 1960s Palecek spent a year doing research at Harvard University in the United States Palecek was allowed to travel to the United States as he was not a member of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia 2 In his last month at Harvard University Palecek s experiments were demonstrated They were later cited in many biophysics and molecular biology textbooks 2 During his life Palecek authored over 300 scientific works making him one of the most respected scientists in the Czech Republic 4 6 7 In 1989 Palecek became a member of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences 3 From 1993 to 1997 he was a member of the Czech Academy of Sciences 3 In 1994 Palecek was one of the founding members of the Learned Society of the Czech Republic 6 7 In 2003 Palecek was the speaker for one of the Mendel Lectures 8 In 2009 the Emil Palecek award was setup by the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences 6 Palecek was still working on the Saturday before his death 5 Awards editIn 1961 Palecek was awarded the Jaroslav Heyrovsky award for best young scientist 6 In 2011 he received the Education Minister s award 6 In 2014 Palecek was awarded the Ceska hlava cz Czech Head and the cs Stribrna medaile predsedy Senatu Silver Medal of the Senate President awards 4 5 9 In 2017 he was one of seven Czech scientists awarded the Cenu Neuron Neuron Prize for their contributions to science 7 Death editPalecek became ill after having a stroke whilst swimming He died two days later on 30 October 2018 His death was announced by fellow scientist Eduard Kejnovsky who worked as Palecek s public relations officer 5 References edit a b c Svetova vedecka hvezda Emil Palecek bada v Brne Jde rakovine po krku I v 87 letech Blesk in Czech 26 December 2017 Retrieved 4 November 2018 a b c d e Ceny Neuron dostanou znamy biochemik Palecek a sest dalsich vedcu kteri proslavili ceskou vedu CT24 in Czech 8 November 2017 Retrieved 4 November 2018 a b c Palecek Emil Tkac Jan Bartosik Martin Bertok Tomas Ostatna Veronika Palecek Jan 2015 Review Electrochemistry of Nonconjugated Proteins and Glycoproteins Toward Sensors for Biomedicine and Glycomics Chemical Reviews 115 5 2045 2108 doi 10 1021 cr500279h PMC 4360380 PMID 25659975 a b c d e Zemrel biochemik Emil Palecek Objevil novy zpusob jak zkoumat DNA iROZHLAS in Czech 30 October 2018 Retrieved 4 November 2018 a b c d e V 88 letech zemrel biochemik Emil Palecek prispel ke vzniku nove oblasti vyzkumu DNA Lidovsky in Czech 30 October 2018 Retrieved 4 November 2018 a b c d e f g h Na cenu cekal vedec do 83 let V USA bych byl multimilionar smeje se Mlada fronta DNES in Czech 4 March 2014 Retrieved 4 November 2018 a b c Ve veku 88 let zemrel biochemik Palecek zabyval se vyzkumem DNA CT24 in Czech 30 October 2018 Retrieved 4 November 2018 Lectures 2003 2004 Mendel Lectures Retrieved 4 November 2018 Reditel Mencl prevzal za svoje zasluhy stribrnou medaili Senatu Hradecky Denik in Czech 7 October 2014 Retrieved 31 July 2023 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