Algae
New study links Botswana’s 2022 elephant die-Off to toxic algal blooms
In 2022, 350 African elephant carcasses were found in the northeastern sector of Botswana, known as the eastern Okavango Panhandle. As the timing was...
New cyanobacteria naturally captures carbon dioxide
In a collaboration, the researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and the University of Palermo have discovered a new strain of cyanobacteria....
Yeast and green algae combination improves water treatment
Combination enhances microorganisms' growth environment and uptake of ammonium and phosphate ions.
A common ocean algae helps cool the Earth’s climate
New research has discovered that an unexpected ocean algae helps cool the Earth.
Seaweed gel therapy for blindness caused by retinal detachment
Injectable hydrogel with tamponading function for retinal detachment.
A new study reveals how phytoplankton produce oxygen
V-type AT pase boosts photosynthesis in marine phytoplankton.
The positive benefits of fungi on coral have yet to be entirely understood
Fungi can help protect coral reefs from climate change.
Smartphone device that detects harmful algae in 15 minutes
A team of engineers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a highly sensitive system that uses a smartphone to rapidly detect...
Algae could prevent limb amputation
Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is a severe obstruction of the arteries which markedly reduces blood flow to the extremities (hands, feet, and legs) and...
Turning Algae into fuel
High energy density transportation fuels remain essential to long distance transportation. However, scalable high energy density alternatives to fossil fuels remain challenging. Yet, microbial...
Scientists discovered a “switch” to increase starch accumulation in algae
In a new study, Tokyo Tech scientists have discovered a switch that can control the level of starch content in algae. The researchers demonstrated that starch...
Turning algae into diesel fuel
Scientists at the University of Munich are working on a way to turn algae into diesel fuel. Of course, this will be the first...