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Welcome to the German Environmental Specimen Bank

The German Environmental Specimen Bank is an archive of samples with which the quality of the environment can be documented and evaluated. Take a look behind the scenes and learn more about our tasks and working methods. Find out more...

Data search

We analyse the chemical exposure of humans and their environment.

Datenrecherche Diagramm

Research selected results of the chemical analyses and get an overview of biometric and anamnestic parameters for different specimen types.

To data search

 

Videoclip on the Environmental Specimen Bank

A graphic with a scientist, question marks, data and charts

The German Environmental Specimen Bank (ESB) stores numerous samples that have been taken over decades. What insights can be gained on the pollution of the German population? Unter the titel "Archive of poisons: What is the function of a pollutant bunker?" Galileo (ProSieben) produced an interesting vidoclip (in German).

To the video (German, low barrier)

Profiles

What has been analysed in which specimen where and when? The profiles describe the content of our investigations. They are available for all our ecosystems, sampling areas, specimen types and parameters. Click on one of the links below and start browsing.