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Worrying Signs for Lake Erie Uncovered 7,500 Miles Away in Africa

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Researchers have mapped the genetic makeup of cyanobacteria responsible for harmful algal blooms in Kenya 's Lake Victoria .

HABs, caused by cyanob bacteria in the water, produce toxins that can be deadly to humans, livestock and wildlife.

Researchers identified over 300 gene clusters responsible for producing a wide array of molecules, some of which may interact to amplify their harmful effects.