Tag: algae
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Algae: A Sustainable Path to Future Protein and Nutrition
Algae as a Protein Powerhouse for the Future As the world seeks sustainable ways to feed a growing population, algae are emerging as a promising source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. From spirulina to chlorella, these tiny organisms can be cultivated with a much smaller land footprint and lower water usage than…
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Algae for Future Protein: Sustainable, Nutritious, Viable
Introduction: Algae as a Resource for the Next Protein Wave As the global population climbs and climate pressures rise, researchers and food technologists are turning to an unlikely ally: algae. From spirulina to chlorella, these microscopic plants offer high-quality protein, essential fatty acids, and a suite of antioxidants. They promise a scalable, low‑emission source of…
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Algae as a Protein Powerhouse: Meeting Future Nutrition Without Straining the Planet
Introduction: Algae as a Sustainable Protein Source As global demand for protein climbs and environmental concerns intensify, researchers and food innovators are turning to algae as a promising solution. From spirulina and chlorella to macroalgae like seaweed, microscopic and larger forms of algae can deliver high-quality protein, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants while consuming fewer…
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Europe Eyes Space Food from Thin Air and Astronaut Urine
Europe’s Next Leap: Turning Air and Waste into Space Food As European space initiatives push toward sustained lunar outposts and eventual Mars missions, one stubborn obstacle remains: what to feed astronauts on long-duration trips. The answer may lie in turning everyday inputs—air components and even urine—into nourishing meals through advanced recycling and food-production technologies. Recycling…
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Photo Contest Reveals Hidden Beauty and Mystery in the Microscopic World
Unveiling a World Too Small to See Every year, the Nikon Small World photomicrography contest turns a scientific pastime into a celebration of art. Since 1975, photographers and scientists have pushed the boundaries of light microscopy to reveal landscapes, textures, and creatures so small that they are almost invisible to the naked eye. The 2024…
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MIT Engineers Unstick Cells on Demand With Bubble-Driven Detachment in Bioreactors
Revolutionizing cell adhesion in bioreactors and beyond MIT researchers have unveiled a scalable, high-throughput method to detach cells from surfaces on demand using electrochemically generated bubbles. Published in Science Advances, the approach could dramatically reduce downtime and waste across industries that rely on cell cultures, including algae bioreactors for carbon capture, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biofuels, biosensors,…
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MIT Engineers Solve Sticky-Cell Problem in Bioreactors
Overview: Tackling a universal bottleneck in cell-based production Bioreactors are central to modern manufacturing, from growing algae that aggressively absorb CO2 to producing biologic drugs and cell therapies. But a stubborn challenge—cells sticking to surfaces—limits performance across industries. This adhesion reduces light exposure in photobioreactors, disrupts harvesting, and triggers costly downtime for cleaning. A new…
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MIT Engineers Solve Sticky-cell Problem In Bioreactors And Other Industries
Introduction: A Simple Problem, Big Impact Bioreactors and related processes across industries—from algae farming in climate-friendly carbon capture efforts to manufacturing biologic drugs—face a stubborn obstacle: cells sticking to surfaces. This adhesion reduces light exposure in photobioreactors, clogs harvesting lines, and forces costly downtime for cleaning and sanitation. MIT researchers have now introduced a high-throughput,…