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28. 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 more30. July 2018, Topic:
New overview report on endocrine disruptors
The Ecotox Centre has contributed to a report on endocrine disruptors by the International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP).
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 more22. May 2018, Topic: Sediment Ecotoxicology
Chironomids as PCB finders
Chironomid larvae were used to monitor the remediation of a site contaminated with PCB, both in the field under field conditions and in the laboratory under controlled conditions. Water quality improved significantly, but part of the contamination remained.
Read more22. May 2018, Topic: Soil Ecotoxicology
Soil organisms like it hot
The bait lamina test is a useful method to determine the soil quality in the field. The Ecotox Centre has examined the influence of soil moisture on the test results in more detail: This facilitates the interpretation of the method and brings the test one step closer to routine application.
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.
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