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 …

Blooms of cyanobacteria have been documented throughout history, all over the world.
Mass populations of these organisms typically present hazards to human health and are …

Saxitoxin (STX) and its 57 analogs are a broad group of natural neurotoxic alkaloids,
commonly known as the paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs). PSTs are the causative agents of …

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 …

A large nation-wide survey of cyanotoxins (1161 lakes) in the United States (US) was
conducted during the EPA National Lakes Assessment 2007. Cyanotoxin data were …

This review focuses on the risk assessment associated with human exposure to cyanotoxins,
secondary metabolites of an ubiquitous group of photosynthetic procariota. Cyanobacteria …

Cyanobacterial blooms are a potential health hazard due to the ability of some species to
produce toxins that are harmful to other living organisms. This review provides a …

Cyanobacterial blooms in freshwaters represent a major ecological and human health
problem worldwide. This paper briefly summarizes information on major cyanobacterial …

The mixtures of toxins and taste-and-odor compounds present during cyanobacterial blooms
are not well characterized and of particular concern when evaluating potential human health …

Background Cyanobacterial blooms occur with increasing frequency in freshwater
ecosystems, posing a hazard to human and environmental health. Exposure of human to …