Research at the Institute of Freshwater Biology was featured in the Shinshu Minpo newspaper on April 19

An introduction to a research paper published in Aquatic Toxicology on the effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on microbial communities on the rock surfaces of river beds was published in the Shinshu Minpo newspaper on April 19. This research was supported by a research grant from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, River Erosion Control Technology Research and Development Open Call, Regional Issues Field (River Ecology), “The Importance of Habitat Continuity in Rivers - Impact Assessment and Conservation Measures for River Ecosystems” (Representative: Hiroshi Hakoyama).

Journal: Aquatic Toxicology Title: Community-level effects of a neonicotinoid pesticide on the metabolism of freshwater microorganisms Authors: Alessandra CERA,　Sakie KODAMA, Leanne K. FAULKS, and Hiroshi HAKOYAMA DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2025.107311