The Antioxidant Power of Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants among the carotenoids. It’s a pigment found in salmon, shrimp, and other foods. Scientific investigation into astaxanthin’s health-associated properties has been fairly recent, exposing a number of impressive benefits. So far, this powerful carotenoid has been associated with protective effects against cardiovascular disease risk factors, eye issues, and a…

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Algal Biofuels

The Bioenergy Technologies Office’s (BETO’s) Advanced Algal Systems program supports early-stage applied research and development (R&D) to lower the costs of producing algal biofuels and bioproducts. The program works with public and private partners to develop innovative technologies and conduct crosscutting analyses that can sustainably expand algal biomass resource potential…

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