This review examines how algae and cyanobacteria interact with nerve agents — including both chemical weapons and common organophosphate pesticides — in water. Algae can both be harmed by these toxins and help break them down, opening doors for using living algae to clean contaminated water.
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Algae and cyanobacteria possess enzymatic pathways capable of degrading organophosphate nerve agents, making them candidates for nature-based water bioremediation systems.
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Chronic exposure to organophosphates drives genetic adaptation in algae populations, suggesting evolutionary pressure that could reshape aquatic ecosystems over time.
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Algal biosensors show translational potential for rapid, field-deployable detection of chemical threats including warfare agents like VX in aquatic environments.
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