News - Aquatic Ecotoxicology
24. October 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
10 Years Ecotox Centre
Yesterday, the Ecotox Centre Eawag-EPFL celebrated its tenth anniversary in the City Hall of Berne. Around 80 guests from politics, administration, science, and practice toasted the successful establishment of the Centre and the milestones achieved over the past 10 years.
Read more23. October 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Two new faces at the Ecotox Centre
In September 2018 we have welcomed two new collaborators at the Ecotoxic Centre: Ali Kizgin and Marcelo Gryczak.
Read more28. September 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Risk assessment of fungi is important
Freshwater fungi play an important role in freshwater ecosystems and should be considered in the risk assessment of fungicides.
Read more31. August 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology
Miriam Langer new professor at the School of Life Sciences FHNW
On September 1, Ecotox Centre employee Miriam Langer will start as Professor of Applied Ecotoxicology at the University of Applied Sciences FHNW’s new Muttenz Campus.
Read more20. July 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Scientists identify most pressing issues posed by chemicals in the environment
Scientists have identified 22 key research questions surrounding the risks associated with chemicals in the environment across Europe.
Read more12. June 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Successful symposium on bioassays
Last week, more than 90 experts from public authorities, the private sector and science accepted the Ecotox Centre’s invitation.
Read more24. May 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology
Combining thin-layer chromatography and bioassays
The combination of chemical analysis and bioassays makes it possible to identify toxic substances in complex mixtures. The use of thin-layer chromatography accelerates the analysis and allows for a higher sample throughput.
Read more24. May 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Different approaches to assess water quality with bioassays
For the regulatory assessment of water quality with bioassays, uniform approaches are necessary. These may only use the EQS of the reference substance or include as many EQS of a substance class as possible.
Read more18. May 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Staff at the Ecotox Centre
We welcome two new employees, Janine Wong and Alan Bergmann. Welcome to the Ecotox Centre! And we wish Sophie Campiche every success in her new activities.
Read more18. May 2018, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology
Trout measure the influence of pollutants
Chemicals in surface waters have effects on water organisms. The activation of biomarker genes in trout is a good measure of such effects under field conditions and can be used to assess water quality.
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