We have selected five evolutionary very different biological systems ranging from unicellular
protists via algae and higher plants to human cells showing responses to the gravity vector …

Human exploration of space and other celestial bodies bears a multitude of challenges. The
Earth-bound supply of material and food is restricted, and in situ resource utilisation (ISRU) …

The unique paramylon of Euglena gracilis holds significant potential for application in
medicine and food. However, there are few reports about increasing the content of …

Synthetic detergents are among the commonly used chemicals in everyday life. Detergents,
reaching aquatic environments through domestic and municipal wastewater, can cause …

Gonyostomum semen experiences a remarkable expansion in parts of Europe, partially
driven by rising levels of dissolved organic matter (DOM), also called lake browning. One …

Pesticides are toxic chemicals used for agricultural as well as non-agricultural purposes.
The toxicity of pesticides does not remain limited to the site of application but they also …

Phenol, a monosubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon with various commercial uses, is a major
organic constituent in industrial wastewaters. The ecotoxic action of phenol for aquatic …

Motile microorganisms utilize a number of responses to external stimuli including light,
temperature, chemicals as well as magnetic and electric fields. Gravity is a major clue to …

Arsenic (As) is a serious pollutant of water bodies. Its presence in water can cause severe
health problems in humans and may also induce serious toxicological effects in aquatic …

The effect of two commonly used fertilizers, DAP (diammonium phosphate) and urea was
studied on the freshwater flagellate Euglena gracilis using the automatic biotest ECOTOX …