Are animal cells capable of photosynthesis? This is what experts say
Scientists from the University of Tokyo have successfully engineered animal cells capable of photosynthesis. The team used ...
Seaweed's surprising health benefits: Why this ocean superfood is a must for your diet
Seaweed, a nutrient-rich algae, is gaining popularity as a superfood. Rich in iodine, vitamins, and antioxidants, it supports ...
Seaweed proteins could be the next sustainable food source
The protein in sea lettuce, a type of seaweed, is a promising complement to both meat and other current alternative protein ...
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Young coral beat the heat with metabolic rewiring
Coral larvae assimilate more nitrogen and trade it to their algae symbionts for glucose under elevated temperatures ...
Researchers Give Animal Cells the Ability to Photosynthesize for the First Time
A Japanese team has developed a technique to insert chloroplasts isolated from algae into animal cells, a feat that could ...
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The blue-green sustainable proteins of seaweed may soon be on your plate
The protein in sea lettuce, a type of seaweed, is a promising complement to both meat and other current alternative protein ...
Whoa, Scientists Made Animal Cells Do Photosynthesis
A first-of-its-kind achievement has implanted photosynthesizing cells in animal cells to make “planimals.” This feat could be ...
Lake Mohave cove among 3 sites where algae bloom ‘Warning’ alerts still active
Two reservoirs in Northern Nevada and a cove at Lake Mohave in Clark County remain under Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Warning ...
BPHC urging residents to avoid water after cyanobacteria algae bloom found in pond
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents of a cyanobacteria algae bloom in Sprague Pond in the Hyde ...
The heroic effort to save Florida’s coral reef from extreme ocean heat as corals bleach across the Caribbean
Armed with scrub brushes, young scuba divers took to the waters of Florida’s Alligator Reef in late July to try to help corals struggling to survive 2023’s extraordinary marine heat wave. They ...
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Greener and cleaner: Yeast-green algae mix improves water treatment
Researchers have discovered that the combination of green algae and yeast enhances the efficiency of wastewater treatment.
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Solar-Powered ‘Planimal’ Cells? Chloroplasts in Hamster Cells Make Food From Light
The ability of plants to convert sunlight into food is an enviable superpower. Now, researchers have shown they can get ...