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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alpha‐glucosidase inhibitors (aGIs) have garnered significant attention as natural alternatives for managing type 2 diabetes by reducing postprandial blood glucose levels. Both marine and plant ...

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 ...

These findings emphasize the potential of these species as functional ingredients in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to their rich nutritional content and bioactive compounds. Microalgae ...

Microalgae have been used by the Chinese for medicinal and nutritional purposes for thousands of years in the belief they could cure almost any health condition. The idea that microalgae have ...

Researchers at Flinders University have taken a major step in the field of wound care by using plasma technology to ‘transform’ Spirulina microalgae into ultrathin bioactive coatings. The innovative ...