The discovery of the structure, called a nitroplast, in algae could bolster efforts to genetically engineer plants to convert, or ‘fix’, their own nitrogen, ...

While this structure has been seen in earlier studies of diatoms and red algae, its sequence wasn't determined until now. This study reveals significant details to deepen our knowledge of ...

shrimp and crabs munch on the algae, and they turn red. When we eat shellfish or salmon, we consume it too. Astaxanthin puts the pink in flamingos. The chemical structure looks just like beta ...

Marine algae, especially haptophytes, are vital for marine life, contributing up to 50% of the ocean's biomass and playing a major role in the global carbon cycle.

Many types of algae are also edible, fueling the human body with hard-to-get vitamins and minerals. ... the Algaevator features a central funnel-like structure which holds a spiraling garden of algae.

Algae does a body good. ... The nerd in me looked up the chemical structure and, ... However, your body (metabolism) may become more efficient, making you more sensitive to your meds.

One study has for the first time identified 24-hour rhythms in red blood cells.Another study found a similar 24-hour cycle in marine algae , indicating internal body clocks are important even for ...