[Global] Packed with proteins and oils, marine and freshwater algae have long been tipped as promising alternatives to existing but limited sources of functional ingredients. Continue reading Algae becoming increasingly relevant due to soaring fishmeal and fish oil demand, prices
Daily Archives: March 24, 2016
Mystery of the ‘pink lake’ solved: Strange neon colour of Australia’s Lake Hillier is caused by salt-loving microbes
[Australia] On the largest island in Western Australia’s Recherche Archipelago sits a picture of the surreal. Continue reading Mystery of the ‘pink lake’ solved: Strange neon colour of Australia’s Lake Hillier is caused by salt-loving microbes
Seaweed to reduce antibiotics usage in livestock
[France] In a recent publication, researchers from France’s national agriculture research agency (INRA) found that compounds extract from seaweed is effective in fighting against Continue reading Seaweed to reduce antibiotics usage in livestock
SRP, ASU work to identify algae strains
[USA] Researchers at ASU and engineers at SRP are conducting joint research studies to find new ways to utilize algae in the desert, specifically in the operation of power plants. Continue reading SRP, ASU work to identify algae strains