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Pollution is driving force behind growth of nuisance algal scums linked to disease Posted: 26 Feb 2015 09:23 AM PST Potentially toxic microbes which pose a threat to our drinking water have undergone a dramatic population explosion over the last 200 years as a result of pollution. Colonies of blue-green algae pose a serious threat to drinking water sources worldwide because many types contain toxins which can cause damage to the liver and nervous system and have been linked with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS and Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Monkeys shown in human settings can increase their desirability as pets Posted: 25 Feb 2015 12:17 PM PST The way that monkeys are displayed in the media, such as in human settings and in contact with humans, can have serious effects on the way that the public perceives those species, according to a new study.