Eawag - Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

Zebrafish rainbow (Bild: Larissa Souza Passos)

We investigate how freshwater organisms respond to chemical exposure and other stressors in their environment. In particular, we explore adaptive and toxicological response pathways and develop conceptual and computational models to support knowledge-based risk assessment.

Marco Franco receiving the award during the opening ceremony of the 35th SETAC Europe annual meeting in Vienna (photo: SETAC) (Foto: SETAC)

June 10, 2025 –

At the 35th SETAC Europe annual meeting in Vienna, Marco Franco was awarded the Rifcon Early Career Scientist Award for his recent research highlighting key differences on how fish species process chemical pollutants and the...

At the 35th SETAC Europe annual meeting in Vienna, Marco Franco was awarded the Rifcon Early Career Scientist Award for his recent research highlighting key differences on how fish species process chemical pollutants and the potential implications for fish biodiversity.

Earthworms play an important role in soil ecosystems (Photo: Ecotox Centre).

May 21, 2025 –

Tyre abrasion gets from the road into adjacent soils and affects soil organisms. A joint study by the Ecotox Centre, the aquatic research institute Eawag and the EPFL now shows that earthworms avoid soil that is heavily...

Tyre abrasion gets from the road into adjacent soils and affects soil organisms. A joint study by the Ecotox Centre, the aquatic research institute Eawag and the EPFL now shows that earthworms avoid soil that is heavily contaminated with tyre particles. However, the particles had no negative effects on the survival and reproduction of the animals.