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Yesterday the Energy Department today announced nearly $18 million in four innovative pilot-scale biorefineries in California, Iowa, and Washington that will test renewable biofuels as a domestic alternative to power our cars, trucks, and planes that meet military specifications for jet fuel and shipboard diesel. Among the recipients is ABO member Bioprocess Algae, which will use …

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We’ve posted a lot of news about the efforts to use algae for producing renewable fuels, fertilizers and even cosmetics. But the  science that is making these possibilities a reality may also have a big impact on medicine. We have already seen how algae can be coaxed into producing anti-cancer drugs. Today, research from UC San …

Read more “Algae vs. Malaria”

Super-light body armor? Add it to the list of things algae can make. Over at Gizmodo Eric Limer describes recent research reported at the National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society about incredibly light, and strong, nanocellulose materials that are made from  algae. Eric writes: “Initially, the production of nanocellulose involved huge breeding …

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Take a look at our new map that shows algae production facilities and research projects stretching from coast to coast. It’s a great illustration of the nationwide opportunity for algae to supply the U.S. with renewable fuels, feeds, fertilizers, chemicals and other products. For a larger view of the map go the main Algae Industry Map …

Read more “Mapping the Algae Industry”

Check out this coming opportunity to join world-renowned academic scientists, leaders from industry, and state and national policy makers to discuss how biotechnology can address global food and fuel challenges. Registration is now open for the Food and Fuel for the 21sth Century Symposium April 19-20, 2013. The event will be at the  Hojel Auditorium on the …

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