University of Toledo researchers study toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie, finding that microcystin toxins exacerbate liver, gut, and lung diseases.

Researchers at the University of Toledo are investigating the health impacts of toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie, particularly focusing on microcystin toxins produced by the algae. Their lab studies indicate that exposure to these toxins worsens conditions like liver, gut, and lung diseases, increasing inflammation in lung cells. The team is also enrolling participants for a five-year study, in collaboration with the University of Michigan, to further explore the effects of these blooms on community health.

October 22, 2024
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