Novel testing device for detecting toxic blue-green algae ( VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland ) VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a fast and affordable testing device for detecting the presence of toxic blue-green algae in water. There is currently no fast, affordable and user-friendly way for consumers to check water quality themselves.
June 24, 2013 - EurekAlert!
Ind. officials warn of dangers of blue-green algae Indiana officials are warning residents about the dangers of possible high levels of blue-green algae at state reservoirs and lakes.
June 24, 2013 - WAVE 3 Louisville
When green algae run out of air: Single cell organisms need haemoglobin to survive in an oxygen-free environment When green algae "can't breathe," they get rid of excess energy through the production of hydrogen. Biologists have found out how the cells notice the absence of oxygen. For this, they need the messenger molecule nitric oxide and the protein haemoglobin, which is commonly known from red blood cells of humans.
June 21, 2013 - Science Daily