[USA] Consuming a seaweed found near the Florida Keys may offer health benefits in preventing colon cancer and inflammatory Continue reading UF researchers investigate how seaweed might prevent colon cancer, digestive inflammation
Category Archives: Seaweed R&D
Research and development in the seaweed industry.
CH4 Global secures $500K Provincial Growth Fund grant for seaweed climate change solution
[Australia, New Zealand] Methane-busting seaweed technology developer aiming for rapid growth in New Zealand and South Australia. Continue reading CH4 Global secures $500K Provincial Growth Fund grant for seaweed climate change solution
Seaweed extract sulphated polysaccharides shows anti-HIV-1 activity
[India] Bioactive compound from two macroalgae shows anti-HIV-1 effect in lab tests. Continue reading Seaweed extract sulphated polysaccharides shows anti-HIV-1 activity
Dutch seaweed-based fuel powers car to 80 kph in Danish trial
[Denmark, Netherlands] Researchers in Denmark have achieved speeds of up to 80 kph using a car powered by Dutch biofuel made Continue reading Dutch seaweed-based fuel powers car to 80 kph in Danish trial
US methane reduction project sees $3m investment in domestic seaweed research
[USA] Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is focusing on developing a feed additive from regional seaweeds to reduce Continue reading US methane reduction project sees $3m investment in domestic seaweed research
Could China’s ‘seaweed drug’ treat Alzheimer’s? Experts remain skeptical
[China, USA] Was it too good to be true? China last week awarded conditional approval for a new seaweed-based drug for Alzheimer’s, Continue reading Could China’s ‘seaweed drug’ treat Alzheimer’s? Experts remain skeptical
China approves new Alzheimer’s disease drug: Here’s what to know
[China, Global] Drug regulators in China have granted conditional approval to a new Alzheimer’s drug, the first such approval in nearly two decades. Continue reading China approves new Alzheimer’s disease drug: Here’s what to know
Over $2 million awarded to Connecticut seaweed, shellfish projects
[USA] More than $2 million in federal grants has been awarded to a Connecticut program to help create a clearinghouse for seaweed Continue reading Over $2 million awarded to Connecticut seaweed, shellfish projects
This tasty seaweed reduces cow emissions by 99%—and it could soon be a climate gamechanger
[Australia] A puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by Australian Continue reading This tasty seaweed reduces cow emissions by 99%—and it could soon be a climate gamechanger
Israeli scientists create “sustainable plastic” from a seaweed-eating bacteria
[Israel] Researchers in Israel have developed a new process to produce a “natural polymer” that is derived from microorganisms Continue reading Israeli scientists create “sustainable plastic” from a seaweed-eating bacteria