Hepatotoxic microcystins (MCs) are the most widespread class of cyanotoxins and the one
that has most often been implicated in cyanobacterial toxicosis. One of the main challenges …

Continual increases in the human population and growing concerns related to the energy
crisis, food security, disease outbreaks, global warming, and other environmental issues …

There has recently been a surge of literature examining microbial invasions into a variety of
environments. These studies often include a component of biological diversity as a major …

Humans have effectively transported thousands of species around the globe and, with
accelerated trade; the rate of introductions has increased over time. Aquatic ecosystems …

The traditional genus Aphanizomenon comprises a group of filamentous nitrogen-fixing
cyanobacteria of which several memebers are able to develop blooms and to produce toxic …

Cyanobacteria are blue-green Gram-negative and photosynthetic bacteria which are seen
as one of the most morphologically numerous groups of prokaryotes. Because of their ability …

Human impacts on biodiversity are well recognized, but uncertainties remain regarding
patterns of diversity change at different spatial and temporal scales. Changes in microbial …

Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii is a cyanobacterial species extensively studied for its toxicity,
bloom formation and invasiveness potential, which have consequences to public and …

The cyanobacterium Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii is a widespread species increasingly
being recorded in freshwater systems around the world. It is of particular concern because …

Harmful blooms of cyanobacteria (CyanoHABs) have increased globally and cyanotoxins
associated with some CyanoHAB species pose serious health risks for animals and …