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Nanopore method improves detection of cyanobacteria toxins in lake water

Nanopore method improves detection of cyanobacteria toxins in lake water
Phys.org Monday 03 August 2026, 19:00 UTC 1 min read
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Cyanobacterial blooms, like the ones that occur in Lake Geneva, are rapid, dense growths of photosynthetic bacteria in fresh and marine waters that can threaten the health of swimmers and their pets.

Cyanobacterial blooms, like the ones that occur in Lake Geneva, are rapid, dense growths of photosynthetic bacteria in fresh and marine waters that can threaten the health of swimmers and their pets.
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