[Global] Viruses can kill marine algae called diatoms and diatom die-offs near the ocean surface may provide nutrients and organic Continue reading When viruses kill diatoms, other algae benefit big time
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Are microbes to blame for the loss of underwater seaweed forests?
[Global] Dense aggregations of tall, brown seaweeds are commonly found along temperate coastlines. These underwater kelp forests Continue reading Are microbes to blame for the loss of underwater seaweed forests?
Algae boost the immune system of animals, reduce use of antibiotics in livestock farming
[Global] As the marine algae business is growing fast and attracting increasing attention due to the nutritional quality of algae and the Continue reading Algae boost the immune system of animals, reduce use of antibiotics in livestock farming
How a seaweed is providing Sea6 Energy and its four founders from IIT-Madras with opportunities
[India] The founders of Sea6 Energy know in their bones that the company owes its existence to a series of coincidences early in its Continue reading How a seaweed is providing Sea6 Energy and its four founders from IIT-Madras with opportunities
Flesh-eating algae: Murray Bridge man lucky to be alive after contracting Shewanella infection
[Australia] There is apparently a flesh-eating bacteria living in the River Murray. Continue reading Flesh-eating algae: Murray Bridge man lucky to be alive after contracting Shewanella infection
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
Little pig, have you had your seaweed today?
[UK] Antibiotic resistance is no laughing matter. Last week the United Nations met in a special session to discuss what members Continue reading Little pig, have you had your seaweed today?
Sara Soto Explains the NoMorFilm project
[EU] Dr Sara Soto (ISGlobal), coordinator of NoMorFilm, explains the project, which is funded by the European Union Horizon 2020 programme. Continue reading Sara Soto Explains the NoMorFilm project
Marine microalgae, a potential source of new antibiotics
[Spain] A researcher from the University of Almeria leads a European project that aims to combat the formation of ‘biofilms’ on medical devices and bacteria that have developed resistance to available antibiotics, Continue reading Marine microalgae, a potential source of new antibiotics
Freshwater Algae Can Infect Wounds, Study Shows
(HealthDay News) — The cases of two men who got injured while enjoying the great outdoors in Missouri and Texas are giving insight into a freshwater algae that can infect wounds.
Reporting in the March 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, the Continue reading Freshwater Algae Can Infect Wounds, Study Shows