Avian Botulism qPCR data, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan.  Years 2011-2014.
Avian botulism toxicity is a common cause of death to water and shore birds that live near or migrate through Lake Michigan.  The botulism neuro-toxin type E (bontE) gene is responsible for the production of botulinum neurotoxin type E.  Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) was performed using a Step One Plus …