[Australia] In spite of the growing popularity of veganism and plant-based meat alternatives, humans remain massive consumers of Continue reading The fish farmer growing seaweed to feed cows and save the planet
Category Archives: Seaweed R&D
Research and development in the seaweed industry.
Plastic wrap waste sparks young entrepreneur’s interest in seaweed alternative
[New Zealand] Abel Goremusandu was working the graveyard shift in a Christchurch factory when he hit on an idea. Continue reading Plastic wrap waste sparks young entrepreneur’s interest in seaweed alternative
Seaweed-based biostimulants to enhance productivity
[India] CSMCR (Central Salt and Marine Chemical Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India), has been working on the Continue reading Seaweed-based biostimulants to enhance productivity
UF researchers investigate how seaweed might prevent colon cancer, digestive inflammation
[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
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