Watch out! Bacteria can see like human beings
Synechocystis - the species used in the study - is found naturally in freshwater lakes and rivers.
Feb 10, 2016, 15:01 PM ISTIndian-origin engineer discovers new green power source
Researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist have developed a novel technology that harnesses electrical energy from blue-green algae that could be used to power cell phones and computers in future.
Nov 25, 2015, 18:21 PM ISTOxygen in ocean spread much earlier than previously thought
Iron-bearing rocks that formed at the ocean floor 3.2 billion years ago carry unmistakable evidence of oxygen, much earlier than previous discoveries reported, a new research has found.
Oct 07, 2015, 16:34 PM ISTThis molecular Swiss Army knife can boost biofuel output
Researchers have created a multifunctional hybrid protein that resembles a molecular Swiss Army knife in cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, organisms that have many potential uses for making green chemicals or biofuels.
Sep 22, 2015, 16:23 PM IST