How do microbes prepare for winter?
Researchers discovered that when cyanobacteria sense shorter days they change their cell walls to survive freezing temperatures.
Tag: algae
Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?
Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…
The microscopic competition happening in our oceans
Scientists wanted to understand more about how bacteria and archaea peacefully coexist in the deep ocean.
Tiny green organisms could have a big impact on polluted environments
Can photosynthetic organisms help clean up contamination? New research from @DominiqueChaput, @biominerals, @RadicalMicrobe & authors…
How do algae biofuels compare to diesel in real engines?
Choosing the right species of algae is one of the most important first steps, they report, as it ultimately impacts the engine’s…