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Micropollutants and the Environmental Microbiome: An eDNA Perspective

Research
Sustainability and environment

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.

Seminar
Date
10 Apr 2025
Time
15:00 - 16:00
Location
Zoom
Registration deadline
9 April 2025

Participants
Pedro Inostroza
Organizer
FRAM Centre for Future Chemical Risk Assessment and Management Strategies

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.