Aquatic species are continually exposed to a myriad of organic chemicals through industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, and urbanisation. These chemicals can accumulate in tissues over time—a ...

The bioconcentration factor shows the concentration of chemical substances in fish as compared to the surrounding water. It ...

The pervasive issue of metal pollution has long been a source of concern for wildlife and human health alike. Recent studies have revealed that small mammals, due to their diverse habitats and ...

A research collaboration between BOKU Tulln and IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems is using the further development of bioleaching and bioaccumulation to develop a two-stage, environmentally ...

Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring was a landmark in the development of the modern environmental movement. Her scientific perspective about the effect of pesticides on the natural world sparked ...