Zebra fish embryo (Danio rerio) of about 32 hours
The research group Aquatic Ecology and Toxicology (Prof. Thomas Braunbeck) at the University of Heidelberg attempts to clarify the effects of selected antidiabetics, artificial sweeteners and antidepressants on early developmental stages of the zebrafish (Danio rerio).
The major focus of the studies is to understand the mechanisms underlying the pathological alterations. Especially with reference to the neuroactive pharmaceuticals, we want to find out what consequences the neurological alterations might have on the behavior of the fish.
Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
At University of Tuebingen (Animal Physiological Ecology), the research group of Prof. Dr. Rita Triebskorn investigates effects of selected antidiabetics, artificial sweeteners and antidepressants on the health status and the embryonic development of endemic aquatic organisms like brown trout (Salmo trutta) and big ramshorn snail (Planorbarius corneus).
The integrity of liver and hepatopancreas tissue, changes in metabolic processes, changes in behavior and activity of neurotransmitters are analysed.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Braunbeck
University of Heidelberg
Aquatic Ecology & Toxicology
COS - Centre for Organismal Studies
Im Neuenheimer Feld 504
D-69120 Heidelberg
+49 (0) 6221 54 56 68
braunbeck@uni-hd.de
Prof. Dr. Rita Triebskorn
University of Tuebingen
Institute of Evolution and Ecology
Animal Physiological Ecology
Auf der Morgenstelle 5
D-72076 Tübingen
+49 (0) 7071 29 78 892
rita.triebskorn@uni-tuebingen.de
Funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg as part of the water network
Laufzeit: 2016 bis 2021
Prof. Dr. Thomas Braunbeck
Aquatic Ecology & Toxicology
COS - Centre for Organismal Studies
University of Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 504
D-69120 Heidelberg
braunbeck@uni-hd.de
Tel.: +49-(0)62 21-54 56 68
