Antarctic cyanobacteria have been reported to produce microcystins 9. Microcystins are inhibitors of protein phosphatases and thus toxic to most eukaryotic organisms 10. However, the microcystin ...

An interview with Rohan Thakur, discussing the prevalence of microcystins in drinking water, and the use of LC-MS to identify cyanotoxins within water samples. What are microcystins and where are ...

In 2004, Finnish scientists led by Kaarina Sivonen found that the most common of these species – a bacterium called Nostoc – produces microcystins. That discovery was not a one-off.

Scientists compared three popular pitcher brands' ability to clear dangerous microcystins from tap water. They found that while one did an excellent job, other pitchers allowed the toxins -- which ...

The technique is quite sensitive and can identify 0.05 ppb microcystins in water with improved reproducibility (RSD ≤ 10%, n=7), and with exceptional linear calibration range between 0.05 and 50 ppb.

During harmful algal blooms, species of cyanobacteria release toxic peptides, including microcystins and nodularin into waterways. Human exposure comes from ingestion, direct skin contact ...

What is contaminating the water? Isn't algae harmless? Ohio officials detected above-normal levels of toxins called microcystins produced by a type of blue-green algae. Algae occurs naturally in ...

Cyanobacteria are often found in lichen partnerships. In 2004, Finnish scientists led by Kaarina Sivonen found that the most common of these species – a bacterium called Nostoc – produces microcystins ...

EPA states these are the recommended concentrations of the microcystins and cylindrospermopsin in recreational waters protective of human health while swimming or participating in primary contact ...