An international team, including researchers from UFZ and iDiv, has investigated on a global scale how the relationship between mean annual precipitation and grassland biomass changes with the addition of one or more nutrients.»
Kristin Schubert heads a junior research group at the UFZ, where she investigates how chemicals in everyday products affect our health. For example, she is analysing the role of plasticisers and microplastic particles in the development of overweight and obesity.»
Natural vegetation often lacks many species that could be present, especially in regions heavily affected by human activities. This is the result of a Nature study in which a UFZ/iDiv researcher was involved. »
Climate change is reshaping the Earth's water cycle, according to a study by South Korean scientists Seo et al. published in the journal Science. In his accompanying perspective, UFZ hydrologist Luis Samaniego explains why he is convinced by the results.»
Agricultural soils often contain pollutants. UFZ researchers have summarised how cover plants can be used to remove or fix these pollutants. This study was published in Trends in Plant Sciences.»
Assessing socio-spatial impacts on health of children in urban areas
Unraveling the toxicity of 6PPD-quinone across fishes...
Identification of High-Risk Chemicals in Regional Aquatic Environments
Addressing mixture exposure in environmental health: Challenges and approaches
