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Scientists develop new technology for tracking algal toxins

Scientists develop new technology for tracking algal toxins

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created May 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new tool for tracking algal toxins is under development at UC Santa Cruz.





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International experts weigh-in on harmful algal blooms

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jan 06, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Cambridge, Md. - An international group of scientists is linking nutrient pollution in the world's coastal seas to an increase in the number of harmful algal blooms reported in recent years. When harmful algal blooms (HAB's) ...


DNA tests could help predict, prevent harmful algal blooms

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created Sep 30, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A paper published in the current issue of the International Journal of Environment and Pollution, explains how a DNA test can be used to detect harmful algal blooms across the globe. The approach outlined could help reduce ...


Domoic acid from toxic algal blooms may cause seizures in California sea lions

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created Jun 09, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists, reporting in the current issue of the online journal Marine Drugs, state that an increase of epileptic seizures and behavioral abnormalities in California sea lions can result from low-dose exposure to domoic ...


Novel bacterial strains clear algal toxins from drinking water

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created Sep 07, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Novel bacterial strains capable of neutralizing toxins produced by blue-green algae have been identified by researchers at Robert Gordon's University, Aberdeen. Aakash Welgama presented the group's findings during the Society ...


NOAA announces an experimental harmful algal bloom forecast bulletin for Lake Erie

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created Sep 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Predicting harmful algal blooms, or HABs, in the Great Lakes is now a reality as NOAA announces an experimental HAB forecast system in Lake Erie. HABs produce toxins that may pose a significant risk to human and animal health ...


A thirst for blood sparks toxic algal blooms

A thirst for blood sparks toxic algal blooms

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jun 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

The blooming of toxic algae that occurs during the summer conceal a fight for life and death. Scientists at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, propose in an article published in the journal PNAS that a ...


Scientists report first remote, underwater detection of harmful algae, toxins

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created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Scientists at NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have successfully conducted the first remote detection of a harmful algal species and its toxin below ...


Eutrophication affects diversity of algae

Eutrophication affects diversity of algae

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Eutrophication of the seas may have an impact on genetic variation in algae, research at the University of Gothenburg shows.


Water Filtration Technique Removes Dangerous Freshwater Algae Toxins

Water Filtration Technique Removes Dangerous Freshwater Algae Toxins

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created Aug 24, 2006 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

A water filtration technique that normally cleans up agricultural chemicals is also effective at removing a toxin secreted by algae found in lakes and rivers, an Ohio State University study has found.


Researchers make significant strides in identifying cause of bacterial infections

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created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Several bacterial pathogens use toxins to manipulate human host cells, ultimately disturbing cellular signal transduction. Until now, however, scientists have been able to track down only a few of the proteins that interact ...



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