Dolphins exposed to cyanobacterial toxins show Alzheimer’s-like brain damage and disorientation, which may explain mysterious strandings.

Might brain damage linked to Alzheimer's be one of the reasons dolphins lose their way and end up stranded? It's a possibility explored in a new study of 20 common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops ...

Dolphins living along Florida’s coast appear to be affected by the same types of environmental factors that are being ...

During HAB seasons, dolphin brains were found to contain 2,900 times more 2,4-diaminobutyric acid (2,4-DAB) or DABA – a sneaky neurotoxin made by cyanobacteria, diatoms, and dinoflagellates – than in ...

Dolphins washing up on Florida’s shores may be victims of the same kind of brain degeneration seen in humans with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers discovered that cyanobacterial toxins—worsened by ...

Stranded dolphins may have dementia, suggests a new study. The marine mammals could be suffering from a form of Alzheimer’s disease when they get washed up on beaches, according to scientists. They ...

One of the most heartbreaking occurrences for nature lovers is to discover a beached marine mammal such as a dolphin or whale. If the animal is still alive, marine biologists assisted by citizen ...

University of Miami researchers found dolphins exposed to toxic algae developed brain changes similar to Alzheimer’s disease. Toxin levels were up to 2,000 times higher in dolphins found during algal ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...