Cyanobacteria are photoautotrophic organisms which occur in aquatic and terrestrial
environments. They have the potential to produce toxins which pose a threat to human and …

The widespread distribution of cyanobacteria in the aquatic environment is increasing the
risk of water pollution caused by cyanotoxins, which poses a serious threat to human health …

On 25 January 2019, Córrego do Feijão's tailing dam at Brumadinho city (Minas Gerais,
Brazil) breached, leaving over 250 people dead. At least 12 million cubic meters of ore …

The cyanotoxin cylindrospermopsin (CYN), a toxic metabolite from cyanobacteria, is of
particular concern due to its cosmopolitan occurrence, aquatic bioaccumulation, and multi …

Cylindrospermopsin (CYN), a cyanotoxin produced by harmful algal blooms, has been
reported worldwide; however, there remains limited understanding of its potential risks to …

The prevalence of cyanobacteria is increasing in freshwaters due to climate change,
eutrophication, and their ability to adapt and thrive in changing environmental conditions. In …

To evaluate the impacts of the Fundão tailings dam failure (Minas Gerais, Brazil) on water
quality of the Doce River, we analyzed metagenomics and physicochemical parameters …

There is little doubt about the effects of drought events on human health in the present
climate. Projections of climate change indicate an increase in the occurrence and severity of …

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria inhabiting water surface. They can increase to
form a mass large enough, termed as cyanobacterial bloom. Cyanobacterial blooms can …

Small and shallow water bodies are particularly sensitive to adverse conditions connected
with anthropogenic eutrophication. As model systems, ponds are a good object for …