Genetically modified algae could soon show up in food, fuel, and pharmaceuticals
Researchers created souped-up algae that can thrive outdoors
By Marlene Cimons Nexus Media Yesterday at 10:13am
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Algae can be used for anything. You can grind it into cattle feed or squeeze it into jet fuel. You can even make it into algae butter.
For now, algae-based products remain woefully expensive, but a group of California scientists is working on making them a whole lot cheaper.
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