A research group has found a new class of proteins in the red algae Cyanidioschyzon merolae that are involved in moving proteins across the membranes of chloroplasts -- subcompartments that conduct ...

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear.

A team of researchers from Yokohama National University, Japan, have discovered a previously unknown species of marine fungus ...

Tiny organisms called algae can have an outsized impact on working waterfronts. While many benefit their ecosystems, others ...

Barry Rosen spent Friday morning sorting out the distinguishing features of various forms of algae and the toxins some produce in front of several undergraduate students at Florida Gulf Coast ...

The first time Beth Zotter tried her company’s bacon, it tasted bitter, and powdery. “Most protein concentrates don’t taste very well,” says Zotter, cofounder and chief executive officer of Umaro ...

Architecture students often design with concrete, steel and wood in mind. Now they've added algae to their materials list. The photosynthetic organisms seem more fitting as congealed-like soup atop ...

As the environmental costs of petroleum-based plastics mount, researchers are exploring renewable and biodegradable alternatives that are less harmful to ecosystems. One such alternative gaining ...

Over the past few decades, algae have shown significant potential as a reservoir for diverse bioactive compounds possessing various biological activities. This has expanded their use across various ...