Episode 96: Cyanobacteria, Anatoxin and the Hidden Risks of River Biofilms

<p>This week on The Tox Lab, we're diving into the world of cyanobacteria, exploring the toxins they can produce and the risks they pose to animals and the wider environment.</p><p><br /></p><p>We clear up the naming myth behind “blue-green algae”, look at the different cyanotoxins and discuss why dogs can be particularly vulnerable to poisoning.</p><p>We then explore a case involving three dogs affected by cyanobacterial poisoning, where analytical toxicology played a key role in identifying the toxin involved.</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, we look at research investigating cyanobacterial biofilms and anatoxin production in a French river, and what this tells us about the changing risks these organisms can pose.</p><p><br /></p><p>Join us as we explore cyanobacteria, anatoxin poisoning and the toxicology behind these potentially fatal environmental exposures.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope you enjoy!</p><p><br /></p><p>Links to the papers we discussed:</p><p>https://www.cdc.gov/harmful-algal-blooms/hcp/clinical-signs/symptoms-freshwater-harmful-algal-blooms.html</p><p>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0041010123000727?via%3Dihub</p><p>https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/10/418 </p><p><br /></p><p>Disclaimer: All opinions are our own.</p><p><br /></p><p>Find us on instagram: @the_tox_lab</p><p>Email us here: thetoxlab@gmail.com</p><p>Check out our new website: https://thetoxlab.co.uk/ </p><p>Support us here: https://buymeacoffee.com/thetoxlab</p>