Nov 18 2024ENVIRONMENT
Toxic Cyanobacteria in North Carolina's Biggest Lake: Genomes Decoded
Lake Mattamuskeet, the largest lake in North Carolina, has been dealing with a long-term problem called eutrophication. This process has made the water quality worse and created a perfect environment for harmful cyanobacteria to thrive. Scientists have been concerned about these blooms because some types of cyanobacteria can produce nasty toxins. To understand this s...
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