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Tag: Aquatic ecology

Projects

19 December 2022

Food enhancement by algae parasites

As a result of climate change, lakes are seeing a stronger growth of large and often toxic algae, which are not edible for zooplankton such as water fleas. Nevertheless, these tiny creatures are thriving with the help of parasitic fungi that enhance fatty acids. This was discovered by researchers at Wassercluster Lunz in Austria. With […] Continue reading “Food enhancement by algae parasites”

Interview & Opinion

27 September 2019

“There is an emergency every day”

Interview: Ingrid Ladner

scilog talked to Martin Doyle about the challenges of bridging research and policy, regaining trust in public institutions, one page memos and windows of opportunity. First and foremost, interesting policy innovation takes places at local level, says the environmental researcher and water expert. Continue reading ““There is an emergency every day””

Projects

29 May 2017

Tracking microbial faecal pollution in water

In a project supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, the microbiologist Andreas Farnleitner is looking at new methods for analysing faecal pollution in water. Using DNA analytics, the scientist aims to develop comprehensive and simple methods to determine the extent and origin of faecal pollution. Continue reading “Tracking microbial faecal pollution in water”

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