News tagged with photosynthetic microorganisms

Genome-scale model of cyanobacterium developed

(Phys.org) -- In an important step toward engineering bacteria to produce biofuel, scientists have developed one of the first global models for the nitrogen-fixing photosynthetic cyanobacterium Cyanothece ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Professor's hypothesis may be game changer for evolutionary theory

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new hypothesis posed by a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, associate professor and colleagues could be a game changer in the evolution arena. The hypothesis suggests some species are ...

Biology / Evolution

created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (22) | comments 15 | with audio podcast

Genome of marine organism reveals hidden secrets

An international team of researchers led by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has deciphered the genome of a tropical marine organism known to produce substances potentially ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created May 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Hydrogen-making algae's 'Achilles' heel' discovered

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have discovered how oxygen stops green algae from producing hydrogen. The findings could help those working towards 'solar H2-farms' in which microorganisms produce hydrogen fuel ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 29, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (11) | comments 3