Project description:Harmful algal blooms present severe environmental threats, impacting water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and human health. The frequency and intensity of these blooms are rising, largely driven by global warming and changing climatic conditions. There is an urgent need for innovative methods to monitor blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, to enable the implementation of preventative measures. Here, we show that native mass spectrometry is an effective tool for detecting cyanobacteria directly from lake samples, both prior and during bloom formation. Our approach allows for the rapid characterization of cyanobacterial populations within lakes, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of cyanobacterial species associated with harmful algae blooms. Overall, we highlight the exceptional capability of native mass spectrometry in directly detecting and monitoring cyanobacterial blooms, which will support the development of more effective strategies to mitigate this growing environmental challenge.
Project description:Freshwater lake microbial communities from Lake Erie, under a cyanobacterial bloom - NOAA_Erie_Diel2S_0400h metaT metatranscriptome
Project description:Freshwater lake microbial communities from Lake Erie, under a cyanobacterial bloom - NOAA_Erie_Diel7S_1600h metaT metatranscriptome
Project description:Freshwater lake microbial communities from Lake Erie, under a cyanobacterial bloom - NOAA_Erie_Diel3S_1000h metaT metatranscriptome
Project description:Freshwater lake microbial communities from Lake Erie, under a cyanobacterial bloom - NOAA_Erie_Diel1S_2200h metaT metatranscriptome