Newsletter: Phylogenetic tree reveals: new species of whitefish have emerged in every lake

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Phylogenetic tree reveals: new species of whitefish have emerged in every lake

For a long time professional fishermen have known that there is not just one whitefish species in Switzerland, but a whole range of species each with their own specialization and local name. Researchers have now analysed the entire genome of the various whitefish and shown how specialists have all developed independently of each other in each lake region. Read more

Ecological stability of lakes declining globally over time

Of over a thousand lakes studied worldwide, about one in ten shows strange behaviour. In general, there is an increasing tendency for aquatic ecosystems to tip over. The ecological stability of lakes is decreasing, especially in regions with low GDP and large human populations. Read more

Biological approaches to combat Legionella

Throughout Switzerland, infections with bacteria of the genus Legionella are increasing significantly. Researchers at Eawag have now outlined how the growth of these microbial inhabitants of drinking water systems could be curbed with the help of other organisms. Read more

Fluoride in groundwater: global map shows all risk areas for the first time

As an additive in toothpaste, it protects our teeth from decay. But when fluoride occurs in nature in larger quantities and accumulates in groundwater, it can become a hazard for our health. For the first time, Eawag scientists have produced a detailed map of global fluoride contamination in groundwater and shown which regions of the world are particularly affected. Read more

Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 mutations in wastewater

A study published today in Nature Microbiology highlights the great advantage of wastewater monitoring as being rapid, unbiased and cost-effective: the detection of genomic variants of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater offers an early alert and can be based on fewer samples as compared to clinical samples. Read more

Industrial wastewater: treatment plants do not eliminate all contaminants

Even though industrial wastewater is treated at state-of-the art plants, the sheer variety of synthetic organic compounds from the chemical and pharmaceutical industry which end up in surface waters are seriously underestimated. This is shown by a new study carried out by Eawag and ETH Zurich. Read more

Virtual fish instead of animal testing

As part of a new national research programme that aims to replace animal experiments in research, the National Science Foundation is supporting a project at Eawag. This opens up new possibilities for determining the toxicity of chemical substances based solely on tests with cultured cells and computer models. Animal experiments could thus be replaced. Read more

Virtually explore the LéXPLORE research platform A research laboratory called LéXPLORE has been floating on Lake Geneva since 2019. You can now take a virtual tour of the platform - outside and inside. Learn more about the instruments, research projects and goals of LéXPLORE. You can also find more information on the LéXPLORE website.

Joint initiatives of the ETH Domain To strengthen the strategic priorities on sustainability and dialogue with society, the ETH Domain, of which Eawag is a part, will further strengthen and bundle its cooperation and coordination. Read more

Apprenticeships successfully completed Eight apprentices have successfully completed their training at Eawag as EFZ Laboratory Technicians and EFZ Business Administrators. Congratulations! Read more

Digital learning formats to plug capacity gaps Over the last six years, more than 160,000 people around the world have participated in online courses offered by Eawag, thus acquiring valuable knowledge about, for example, sanitation systems or municipal solid waste management. Read more

Cabinet of Curiosities – The display collection A unique world of Swiss fish Permanent exhibition of the the Natural History Museum in Berne

16 September 2022, 7:30 - 10:00 pm Eawag-Forschung auf dem Greifensee erleben Schifffahrt auf dem Greifensee, Abfahrt: Maur

	In our Agenda you will find further events of Eawag.

Bodenseefische im Wandel SeeWandel Faktenblatt No. 03, 2022 (in German)

Regenwasser im Siedlungsraum Report from the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN (in German and French).

Gewässer in der Schweiz Zustand und Massnahmen Report from the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN (in German and French).

	Scientific publications from Eawag can be found on DORA Eawag.

Cover picture: Daniel Odermatt, head of Eawag's Remote Sensing Group, has been working with researchers from Eawag, the Federal Office for the Environment and the University of Zurich to survey all the glacial lakes that have formed in the Swiss Alps over the last 170 years and to record various indicators. Photo: Tobias Ryser. Read more

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