NIH R01 · 2025
Neurological effects of aerosolized red tide neurotoxins
The observed increased occurrences of harmful algal blooms (HABs), eutrophication and nutrient pollution and raise concerns that HABs are negatively impacting aquatic ecosystems, coastal resources and the health of coastal communities. Among these HABs, Karenia (K.) brevis affects many Gulf Coast communities, particularly southwest Florida. Over the last decade, K. brevis blooms have caused massive destruction to marine life and morbidity and mortality of marine mammals. These harmful effects of K. brevis are attributed to the release of potent neurotoxins, brevetoxins (PbTx). Currently, the impact on the central nervous system (CNS) of aerosolized PbTx exposure in humans is not yet known.…
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