Phages are viruses that infect bacteria. They affect various microbe-mediated processes that
drive biogeochemical cycling on a global scale. Their influence depends on whether the …

Billions of years ago, the Earth's waters were dominated by cyanobacteria. These microbes
amassed to such formidable numbers, they ushered in a new era—starting with the Great …

Cyanobacteria are found in almost every aquatic ecosystem. Yet their presence does not
automatically pose a risk to public health. Whether or not toxins reach health-relevant …

Harmful cyanobacterial blooms represent an increasing threat to freshwater resources
globally. Despite increased research, the physiological basis of how the dominant bloom …

Eutrophication of freshwaters is already a problem in many regions globally and will
probably worsen as human populations grow and consume more resources. The ability of …

Cyanobacteria were the first oxygenic photosynthersizers, evolving∼ 3.5 bya, they have
since radiated into one of the most diverse and widely distributed phyla of bacteria …

Cultivated bacterioplankton representatives from diverse lineages and locations are
essential for microbiology, but the large majority of taxa either remain uncultivated or lack …

Some giant viruses are ecological agents that are predicted to be involved in the top-down
control of single-celled eukaryotic algae populations in aquatic ecosystems. Despite an …

Available guidance to mitigate health risks from exposure to freshwater harmful algal blooms
(HABs) is largely derived from temperate ecosystems. Yet in tropical ecosystems, HABs can …

Microcystins are potent hepatotoxins that are frequently detected in fresh water lakes
plagued by toxic cyanobacteria. Microbial biodegradation has been referred to as the most …