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 …

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 …

Highlights•Blooms of toxin-producing cyanobacteria are expected to increase as global
temperatures rise.•More than 23 classes and 200 toxic metabolites have been characterized …

Domoic acid is a potent neurotoxin, glutamate agonist and natural marine biotoxin. It is
produced by several diatom algal species of genetically diverse genus Pseudo-nitzschia …

Cyanotoxins are a large group of noxious metabolites with different chemical structure and
mechanisms of action, with a worldwide distribution, producing effects in animals, humans …

Algal toxins represent a significant threat to water environment and human health around
the world. The expanding role of chemo-and biosensing in rapid detection of algal toxins …

Cyanotoxins are produced by the toxic cyanobacterial species present in algal blooms
formed in water bodies due to nutrient over‐enrichment by human influences and natural …

Blooms of the toxic cyanobacterium, Raphidiopsis raciborskii (basionym
Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii), are becoming a major environmental issue in freshwater …

With the increase in the global population, getting new sources of food is essential. One of
the solutions can be found in the oceans due to algae. Microalgae are aquatic …

Water bloom-forming cyanobacteria have a severe impact on freshwater quality. Although
some cyanobacterial toxins such as microcystins have been studied extensively, other toxins …