[Global] According to a new report, “Rapid Aggregation of Biofilm-Covered Microplastics with Marine Biogenic Particles,” microplastics Continue reading Microplastics below the ocean may be bigger problem than what’s on the surface
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A natural anti-corrosion agent from seaweed
[India] Seaweed can now help protect the steel body of ships from corrosive bacteria. Researchers from Bharathidasan University, Continue reading A natural anti-corrosion agent from seaweed
Glasgow Caledonian University’s research into recovering phosphorus from sewage
[UK] Scottish researchers are working on new techniques to recover phosphorus from sewage. It is part of an EU-funded programme to Continue reading Glasgow Caledonian University’s research into recovering phosphorus from sewage
Defense mechanism employed by algae can effectively inhibit marine fouling
[Germany] Chemists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have developed a method that reliably hinders hazardous seawater Continue reading Defense mechanism employed by algae can effectively inhibit marine fouling
Stripping away an infections armour
[New Zealand] A Massey professor of microbiology has identified a protein that could help fight serious infections in elderly, cancer, HIV Continue reading Stripping away an infections armour
A paradigm shift in microalgal biotechnology could be on the cards thanks to a breakthrough
[Germany] A team of scientists and researchers at the University of Cologne believe they have made a breakthrough which could lead to Continue reading A paradigm shift in microalgal biotechnology could be on the cards thanks to a breakthrough
A surgical strike against bacteria
[Spain, EU] Implantation of a prosthesis involves complex surgery conducted in a sterile environment. Still, sometimes implants get infected with dangerous bacteria. Continue reading A surgical strike against bacteria
Cultivation of microalgae via an innovative technology
The ALGADISK project aims to develop a biofilm reactor for algae biomass production which could compete with current algae cultivation technologies (e.g. open-pond and tubular photo-bioreactors). Biofilm formation is a widely observed characteristic of Continue reading Cultivation of microalgae via an innovative technology