Lumbricus rubellus strain:WUR strain Transcriptome or Gene expression

In the current study, we tested the hypothesis that both size and surface coating (charge) of AgNPs affect the gene expression profile of an exposed model terrestrial invertebrate. Exposures were performed using specifically synthesized AgNPs that differed in size and surface chemistry (charge). The red earthworm L. rubellus was used as the model species, representing an ecologically relevant species that is a very common upper soil-dwelling detrivore in most parts of Europe. Being an abundant species in the soil, L. rubellus could serve as an indicator for the risks of soil contaminants.