Cyanobacteria are ubiquitous microorganisms considered as important contributors to the
formation of Earth's atmosphere and nitrogen fixation. However, they are also frequently …

The occurrence of cyanobacterial toxins is being increasingly reported. This is a reason for
concern as they can induce toxic effects both in humans and in the environment. Among …

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, may be prevalent in our rivers and tap water. These
minuscule bacteria can grow swiftly and form blooms in warm, nutrient-rich water. Toxins …

Cyanobacterial and algal toxins comprise a large group of harmful metabolites, belonging to
different chemical classes, with a variety of chemical structures, physicochemical properties …

Cyanobacteria produce a wide range of structurally diverse cyanotoxins and bioactive
cyanopeptides in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. The health significance of …

Microcystins (MCs) are hepatotoxins, produced by various species of cyanobacteria, whose
occurrence is increasing worldwide owing to climate change and anthropogenic activities …

Required routine monitoring of microcystins (MCs) and nodularins (NODs) in water samples,
as posed by US EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 4, demands cost-effective …

Aptamer‐based probes are pivotal components in various sensing strategies, owing to their
exceptional specificity and versatile programmable structure. Nevertheless, numerous …

Toxic cyanobacteria occur in Greek surface water bodies. However, studies on the
occurrence of cyanotoxins (CTs) are often limited to mainly microcystins (MCs), with use of …

There has been a rising concern regarding the harmful impact of biotoxins, source of origin,
and the determination of the specific type of toxin. With numerous reports on their extensive …