News - Sediment Ecotoxicology
17. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Assessment of sediment quality with a bioassay battery
The Ecotox Centre proposes a battery of three bioassays to determine the quality of sediments and to complement chemical analysis. The test with ostracods reacts particularly sensitively and is suitable as a screening method for biological effects.
Read more17. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment , Sediment Ecotoxicology
Assessment of water quality with biomarkers in brown trout
Biomarkers detect effects of pollutants on wildlife early and sensitively and complement chemical measurements. Further studies on the natural variability of the method are needed.
Read more10. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox Centre gets to the bottom of the fish decline in the Suze
The fish population and the number of small animals in the Suze have declined sharply. In order to estimate the pollution of the Suze, the Ecotox Centre examines water and sediment using various bioassays.
Read more20. April 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox Centre webinar with Thomas Backhaus, 24 May 2023, 16:00-17:00
The Ecotox Centre would like to invite you to a webinar with Prof. Thomas Backhaus (University of Göteborg, Sweden) on "Regulatory risk assessment of substance mixtures with the Mixture Assessment Factor" on 24 May 2023 at 16:00.
Read more24. January 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
The Ecotox Centre visits the Canton of Vaud
With tailor-made courses, the Ecotox Centre passes on its expertise to cantons that request it - as was the case last week with the canton of Vaud.
Read more16. November 2022, Topic: Sediment Ecotoxicology
Chironomids measure suspended matter quality in Lake Geneva
The combination of bioassays and biomarkers of chironomids is a good method to measure suspended sediment quality. An application in Lake Geneva has shown that the suspended matter quality changes throughout the year. The particles can affect the health of chironomid larvae.
Read more10. November 2022, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox centre Webinar with Stéphane Pesce and Laure Mamy, 13. December 2022, 16:00-17:00
The Ecotox Centre would like to invite you to a webinar with Dr. Stéphane Pesce and Dr. Laure Mamy (INRAE) on "Effects of plant protection products on biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services" on 13 December 2022 at 16:00.
Read more09. November 2022, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology
New EU guidelines on sediment management
Finally, guidelines have been published on how to manage sediments under the Water Framework Directive. The quantity and quality of sediment often has an important influence on the status of surface waters. The experts propose an approach for an integrated management of sediments that takes into account the needs of all users.
Read more14. September 2022, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Danina Schmidt wins SETAC GLB Young Scientist Award
Ecotox Centre alumna Danina Schmidt has been awarded the SETAC GLB Young Scientist Award for her master thesis on real-time monitoring of wastewater in wastewater treatment plants using biomonitors. Congratulations!
Read more01. September 2022, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Contribution to biodiversity conference
On 27 August, bioassay specialist Cornelia Kienle has given a presentation on micropollutants and their effects on aquatic organisms at a conference on biodiversity organised by ARGE Hochrhein.
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