BUFFALO, N.Y. – Beachgoers and anglers may despise algae, but bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella revel in it. That’s according to University at Buffalo researchers who have found that green algae ...

Researchers at McGill University have identified bacteria that can indicate whether a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom is likely to be toxic, offering a potential water-safety early warning ...

Some folks may take a fill-it-and-forget-it approach to birdbaths. Birds are used to a little muck, right? Actually, changing ...

A new study reveals a strange light-brown slime on Indian River Lagoon dolphins signals suppressed immunity and other health issues.

If the algae are around long enough, they will be joined by microscopic grazers, such as rotifers, which will eat it, and decomposers, such as fungi, which eat both the dead algae and the grazers. It ...

Three popular beaches in King County are currently closed due to high levels of bacteria and toxic algae. Greenlake’s East Beach and Juanita Beach in Kirkland were tested with high levels of bacteria ...

A study at the University of Cordoba shows how algae produce auxin, a plant hormone, opening a path of communication with bacteria to generate synergies that could benefit agricultural production ...

A team of researchers has developed a groundbreaking kinetic model that captures the complex dynamics between microalgae and bacteria in anaerobic digestion (AD) wastewater. The model, named ADBA ...

This article originally appeared on Undark. As a teenager growing up in Nigeria, Helen Onyeaka was obsessed with microorganisms. The tiny lifeforms, which include bacteria and yeast, can be grown ...

NANJING, CHINA, March 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Microalgae have emerged as a promising solution for wastewater treatment and biofuel production due to their high ...