Team:Dundee/Project/DetectionComparison

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<p>The direct  method for detecting microcystin in water samples is high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This  process takes approximately 24 hours and is expensive due to the equipment required.  For this reason, the current method for regulating toxic microcystin levels in Scotland uses the indirect approach of cyanobacterial cell counts. However, this  process takes even longer. Using our biological detector we hope to reduce the time and cost of microcystin detection.<br><Br>
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<p>The direct  method for detecting microcystin in water samples is high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This  process takes approximately 24 hours and is expensive due to the equipment required.  For this reason, the current method for regulating toxic microcystin levels in Scotland uses the indirect approach of cyanobacterial cell counts. However, this  process takes even longer. Using our biological detector we hope to reduce the time and cost of microcystin detection.<br><Br>
First, we considered  the effect that a 24 hr detection time could  have on the numbers of cyanobacteria and microcystin level  found in a water body.  This then allowed us to determine whether faster detection methods are necessary.  
First, we considered  the effect that a 24 hr detection time could  have on the numbers of cyanobacteria and microcystin level  found in a water body.  This then allowed us to determine whether faster detection methods are necessary.  

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