The mode of action of certain toxins that accumulate in seafood
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 22:21
in Biology & Nature
Toxins released by certain microalgae can contaminate fish and shellfish which then become toxic to humans. Researchers have, for the first time, identified the mechanisms of action of two of these toxins. They have shown how and why they cause neurological symptoms. These findings could provide a basis for the development of new tests to screen for these toxins.