[USA] Algae often gets a bad rap — for creating dead zones in the ocean and toxic pond scum when the “wrong” algae blooms. But it also has a talent that may help people around the world. The tiny single-celled, plantlike organisms known as algae are more efficient than other organisms…
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When you think of algae, you make picture the greenish film that sometimes develops on ponds and lakes. But you may not know that this marine organism is also cultivated in laboratories for its unique oil, which is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. These fats are linked to many health…
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Entrepreneurs in the aquaculture sector face a problem—extracting all the valuable molecules from seaweed and algal cells is still really difficult. But marine enzymes and magnets are now making it easier to remove precious molecules and can even turn microalgae into magnetically-guided ‘vehicles’ for targeted drug delivery. Algal cells contain…
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The organism could help feed a growing population — if it can be grown economically. Entrepreneurs and investors are increasingly focusing on algae as an alternative protein source to help feed a global population that the UN forecasts will rise from 7.7bn today to 9.7bn by 2050. In the EU,…
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As the climate warms, the land we use for growing energy-intensive crops such as wheat and corn is becoming less productive. We need to find ways to feed the earth’s growing population that isn’t so burdensome on the environment. One potential solution is to cultivate microalgae – microscopic aquatic organisms that…
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Arthrospira or commonly known as spirulina, is a type of blue-green alga that became famous after it was successfully used by NASA as a dietary supplement for astronauts. According to P.D.Karkos scientist from Uk, It has proven that spirulina modulate immune functions and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the release…
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