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What is Environmental Toxicology?

Numerous chemicals of anthropogenic origin contaminate terrestrial and aquatic environments. Research at the Environmental Toxicology program experimentally determines how chemicals and ionizing radiation affect the health of humans and animals. We focus in particular on developmental effects that can lead to long-lasting changes. In our research, we study molecular and cellular changes, impairments in development and reproduction as well as behavioural alterations. For this, we are using different experimental models ranging from aquatic and terrestrial vertebrates to cell models and microorganisms on-a-chip. Our research is both fundamental, aiming at identifying effects and clarifying mechanisms, and more applied by forming the basis for risk assessment and risk reduction.