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Officials at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Aurora are warning people about toxic blue-green algae, which can cause rashes, ...
Blue-green algae can be found all over Minnesota. Here's some more info about why it forms and what to look for.
Scientists have developed a material with photosynthetic bacteria that convert carbon dioxide into a mineral skeleton. The ...
Blue-green algae blooms can produce toxins that are harmful to humans, pets, and aquatic animals. In 2005 a toxic green algae ...
“If you suspect your dog has come into contact with blue-green algae or ingested contaminated water, contact your vet ...
Blue-green algae, however, are bacteria and are also known as cyanobacteria—prokaryotes, with cells that have no nucleus. They still use photosynthesis, but they also produce toxins that can ...
Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria that is common in freshwater environments. A bloom occurs when rapid growth of algae leads to an accumulation of individual cells that discolor water and ...
Researchers have not only succeeded in using blue-green algae as a surrogate mother for a new protein ... just as they produce dairy products today. It would be possible to harvest, or milk, a ...
The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has issued its first blue-green algae health alert in nearly two years for the St. Johns River, according to its website.. Friday the department ...
More than a billion years ago a hungry cell devoured a tiny blue-green alga. But instead of the former simply digesting the latter, the duo struck a remarkable evolutionary deal.
Some environmental factors that contribute to blue-green algae blooms are sunny days, warm water temperatures, still water conditions and excess nutrients, the Health Department said.