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

More information: Romain La Rocca et al, Structure of a photosystem II-FCPII supercomplex from a haptophyte reveals a distinct antenna organization, Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038 ...

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.

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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.

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 ...

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