Microalgae can produce high value health compounds like omega-3s , traditionally sourced from fish. With declining fish stocks, an alternative source is imperative. Researchers evaluated various ...

There is a growing global demand for functional beverages containing added ingredients for physiological or health benefits beyond taste and hydration for ‘proactive wellness’. Consumers are seeking ...

One striking example is eribulin, a chemotherapy drug inspired by halichondrin B, a compound originally found in the marine sponge Halichondria okadai. The natural source, however, was never practical ...

Through its patented technology that both replicates the delicate microalgae environment and extract its bioactive compounds from biomass, Microphyt is able to produce microalgae at scale in its ...

Scientists at BFU named after Kant Immanuel studied different approaches used for extracting bioactive compounds from microalgae. This identified the advantages and disadvantages of the existing ...

With the emergence of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a frantic search for effective and safe ...

Fermentation is turning microalgae into a sustainable superfood, delivering health breakthroughs like diabetes management and paving the way for greener, healthier diets. Review: Exploring the ...

Researchers have used plasma technology to transform a species of blue-green microalgae into a bioactive coating with incredible wound-healing properties. They say the novel coating can be applied to ...

Extraction techniques have evolved considerably, addressing both industrial and environmental challenges inherent in the recovery of high‐value bioactive compounds from natural matrices. Traditional ...