FRAM seminar series: Micropollutants & Environmental Microbiome: eDNA Perspective (10 April, 2025) скачать в хорошем качестве

FRAM seminar series: Micropollutants & Environmental Microbiome: eDNA Perspective (10 April, 2025)

Micropollutants, even at trace levels, pose a significant threat to the delicate balance of ecological functions. Often overlooked is the profound impact these chemicals have on the environmental microbiome, which play indispensable roles in ecosystem health. Discover how environmental DNA (eDNA) is revolutionizing our ability to monitor these microbial communities, providing unprecedented insights when combined with environmental chemistry data to reveal the complex relationships between chemical stressors and microbial responses. This seminar will delve into cutting-edge research and present compelling case studies from the FRAM project, showcasing the power of eDNA analysis in understanding micropollutant impacts. We will feature investigations from diverse environments, including Stenungsund in Sweden, the River Aconcagua in Chile, and various river systems in Kenya. Learn how these studies are uncovering the hidden stories within microbial communities, and how this knowledge is crucial for safeguarding our ecosystems against the insidious effects of micropollutants. The presenters is: Dr. Pedro Inostroza, University of Gothenburg & RWTH Aachen University