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13. June 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Roundtable on microplastics at the French Embassy
At the invitation of the French Embassy, the Ecotox Centre has co-organised a round table on microplastic pollution in the Alpine region.
Read more31. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox Centre Dialogue Day on 31. August 2023 in Solothurn
The increasing number of chemicals in waters, sediments and soils makes it ever more important to assess their risk and understand their consequences for ecosystem quality. On our dialogue day, we inform you about our projects and offer discussion platforms on current topics.
Read more25. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
SETAC GLB Meeting in Muttenz, 11.-13.9.2023
The Ecotox Centre invites you to the annual meeting of the SETAC GLB, which will take place in Muttenz from 11-13 September 2023.
Read more17. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Bioassays and biomarkers to assess water and sediment quality
The Ecotox Centre used numerous bioassays and biomarkers to investigate the water quality at 17 sites. The ecotoxicological risks were determined on the basis of the bioassays and compared with the risks determined on the basis of chemical measurements. Based on the results, the Centre proposes suitable methods for routine use.
Read more17. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Assessment of water quality with a bioassay battery
A comprehensive study on the assessment of water quality in Switzerland shows that chemical measurements and bioassays complement each other. While risks to fish were detected more sensitively with bioassays, chemical analysis was the more sensitive method for risks to invertebrates from pyrethroid insecticides. The Ecotox Centre proposes a bioassay battery for routine testing.
Read more17. 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 more07. February 2023, Topic: Soil Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
New report on determining ecotoxicological reference values for soils
Monitoring of PPP residues in soils is currently being developed within the framework of the Federal Action Plan on Plant Protection Products. The Ecotox Centre provides an overview of possible methods for determining risk-based reference values for PPPs in soils.
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