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Gillings School of Global Public Health

Algal Blooms Pose Possible Respiratory Threat

July 29, 2020 by UNC Research

Toxic blue-green algae has long proven to be harmful to the environment, human and animal health. While many studies examine the effects of ingestion or skin contact, PhD student Haley Plaas looks at a different angle: aerosol.

Categories News, News - Do Not Expire Tags algae, Algal Bloom, blue-green algae, cyanobacteria, Gillings School of Global Public Health, IMS, Marine Science, UNC Institute of Marine Sciences
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