A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers discovered Medakamo hakoo, whose DNA sequence didn't match any on ...
A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered a DNA sequence that didn't ...
Freshwater red algae are a diverse group of organisms that have attracted growing scientific interest due to their complex evolutionary histories and ecological significance. Recent advances in ...
A newly identified strain of microalgae found in an Indian lake can safely break down tough household plastics, offering a ...
What they are: Green algae (Chlorophyta) are diverse photosynthetic organisms found in freshwater, marine, and even terrestrial habitats, forming the base of many aquatic food webs. Why they matter: ...
Scientists from the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences found forty new freshwater viruses infecting aquatic microorganisms this year. The first one, which they isolated and described in ...
As the environmental costs of petroleum-based plastics mount, researchers are exploring renewable and biodegradable alternatives that are less harmful to ecosystems. One such alternative gaining ...