[Netherlands] Dutch startup FUMI recently developed a vegan egg-white replacer using spent brewer’s yeast, a waste product of the Continue reading Dutch startup makes vegan egg whites from microalgae and beer waste
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From algae to yeast: the quest to find an alternative to palm oil
[Global] When green cleaning company Ecover announced the launch of a new laundry liquid containing an oil made from algae, as Continue reading From algae to yeast: the quest to find an alternative to palm oil
Could microbial-derived nutrients play a key role in aquaculture development?
[Mexico] The fast growth of the aquaculture industry has increased demand for feed and ingredients. Because of its high nutritional Continue reading Could microbial-derived nutrients play a key role in aquaculture development?
Insects, algae, yeasts: Forum set to assess the pluses and minuses of new proteins
[Global] What are the pros and cons of feed protein derived from insects, from yeast, from duckweed or from seaweed and microalgae Continue reading Insects, algae, yeasts: Forum set to assess the pluses and minuses of new proteins
Algae-based antioxidant may support broilers through mycotoxins, heat stress
[Brazil] A group of researchers at the Federal University of Parana in Brazil examined the use of yeast-based glucomannan with or Continue reading Algae-based antioxidant may support broilers through mycotoxins, heat stress
A third partner found in lichen symbiosis
[Canada] For over 140 years it was believed that lichen was the result of symbiosis between algae and a single fungus. Continue reading A third partner found in lichen symbiosis
This gadget lets you brew your own drugs in your kitchen
[Global] In the future, you might skip the pharmacy and instead brew your pills with your morning coffee. All it takes is some genetically engineered algae. Continue reading This gadget lets you brew your own drugs in your kitchen
Bio-engineered products hitting store shelves near you
[USA] What if the key components in your perfume could be grown in a lab rather than being found in a rare oasis in Australia? Continue reading Bio-engineered products hitting store shelves near you
An introduction to start-ups in synthetic biology
[USA] When did you first hear the phrase “synthetic biology”? Was it many years ago, or did it just happen when you clicked on this blog? Continue reading An introduction to start-ups in synthetic biology
Turning Astronaut Pee Into Plastic
[USA] NASA recently sponsored new research into turning human waste into useful things, like food and plastic. And it might be used on long-term spaceflight someday. Continue reading Turning Astronaut Pee Into Plastic