[China] Researchers from Chinese Academy of Sciences found two novel fatty acid-preferring enzymes that discriminate individual Continue reading Biosynthesis of triacylglycerol molecules in industrial microalgae
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Overcoming limitations of engineering eukaryotic algae
[Germany] Have some of the final engineering limitations of microalgae been overcome? Can microalgae be hosts for genetic Continue reading Overcoming limitations of engineering eukaryotic algae
A new DNA editing toolkit for the alga Nannochloropsis
[USA] Eric Poliner and a team of MSU scientists in the Farre and Benninglabs have released a new genetic engineering Continue reading A new DNA editing toolkit for the alga Nannochloropsis
USA DOE Joint Genome Institute call for algae genome sequencing
[USA] The CSP Annual Call is focused on large-scale sequence-based genomic science projects that address questions of relevance to DOE Continue reading USA DOE Joint Genome Institute call for algae genome sequencing
Plant scientists plan massive effort to sequence 10,000 genomes
[China] Hopes of sequencing the DNA of every living thing on Earth are taking a step forward with the announcement of plans to Continue reading Plant scientists plan massive effort to sequence 10,000 genomes
Super seaweed: ECU biologist helps unravel secrets of algae genome
[USA] People who enjoy exploring coastal tidal pools and observing the primordial soup from which life on land emerged find any Continue reading Super seaweed: ECU biologist helps unravel secrets of algae genome
Tiny green algae reveal large genomic variation
[USA] Ostreococcus are tiny green algae that are the bases of many marine food webs. A decade after the complete Continue reading Tiny green algae reveal large genomic variation
What makes red algae so different and why should we care?
[USA] The red algae called Porphyra and its ancestors have thrived for millions of years in the harsh habitat of the intertidal zone— Continue reading What makes red algae so different and why should we care?
ExxonMobil announces breakthrough in algae biofuel
[Global] Synthetic Genomics and ExxonMobil’s partnership bore fruit on Monday, said a press release that announced the Continue reading ExxonMobil announces breakthrough in algae biofuel
Sequencing of green alga genome provides blueprint to advance clean energy, bioproducts
[USA] Plant biologists have sequenced the genome of a particularly promising species of green alga, providing a blueprint for new Continue reading Sequencing of green alga genome provides blueprint to advance clean energy, bioproducts