A study in mice found that a protein called saxiphilin acts like a sponge against a deadly toxin produced by algal blooms.

Nature has had to solve this problem multiple times,” he said. “So, there is resilience to toxins all over the biological ...

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There’s nothing more summery than shucking some oysters, but you might want to think twice before you slurp them down—or at least check where your haul is coming from first. That’s because some ...

Scientists sounded the alarm in June that a potentially deadly biotoxin was detected in shellfish. Tests have found levels ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marcus Nilsson When we think about the world of shellfish, there is tremendous diversity to consider—and there always seem to be ...

As untold numbers of sea mammals and birds suffer and die from exposure to toxic algal blooms along California coastlines, including Orange County, state officials urge residents to exercise caution ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Little Giant Fire hurting tourism for Chelan County Harvesting shellfish has been put on hold for several beaches in Washington.

British Columbians are being warned to check before harvesting shellfish this summer because contaminated shellfish can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness. The B.C. Centre for ...