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Video: Synthetic Genomics and ExxonMobil double biofuel yield from algae
[USA] La Jolla’s Synthetic Genomics and oil giant ExxonMobil said Monday that they have created an oil-rich strain of algae that Continue reading Video: Synthetic Genomics and ExxonMobil double biofuel yield from algae
Algae ingredients turn heads in food and drinks
[Global] Algae ingredients have found some success in food and drinks, most notably among them Life’sDHA vegetarian DHA Continue reading Algae ingredients turn heads in food and drinks
Marshall High Junior receives 2017 STEM excellence award
[USA] The McLean Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) awarded Rose Rasty, a junior at George Continue reading Marshall High Junior receives 2017 STEM excellence award
Could oils from fruit fly larvae and algae feed the world?
[USA] Oils from fruit fly larvae and algae are among potential commercial alternatives to traditional vegetable oils — and there is Continue reading Could oils from fruit fly larvae and algae feed the world?
Making oil from algae: Towards more efficient biofuels
[Japan] The mechanism behind oil synthesis within microalgae cells has been revealed by a Japanese research team. This discovery Continue reading Making oil from algae: Towards more efficient biofuels
TerraVia’s algae butter receives FDA GRAS no questions letter
[USA] TerraVia Holdings, Inc. announced that it has received a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) no questions letter from the Continue reading TerraVia’s algae butter receives FDA GRAS no questions letter
Suitable microalgae identified to produce biofuels
[Brazil] After three years of research, Embrapa Agroenergía (DF) has identified microalgae species that can be grown in liquid waste from Continue reading Suitable microalgae identified to produce biofuels
Hope you like algae, because it’s going to be in everything you eat
[USA] You may have overlooked this tiny organism until now, but 2017 might very well be the year of algae. Don’t believe it? It’s Continue reading Hope you like algae, because it’s going to be in everything you eat
Fermentalg begins production
[France] Fermentalg, an industrial biotechnology company that specialises in the production of oils and proteins derived from Continue reading Fermentalg begins production