Algal biology and biofuel production

Axenisation of oleaginous microalgal cultures via anoxic photosensitisation.

This study evaluates anoxic photosensitisation with Rose Bengal as an alternative to antibiotics for decontaminating oleaginous microalgal cultures, showing its effectiveness against multi-drug resistant bacteria.

Specific light-regime adaptations, terpenoid profiles and engineering potential in ecologically diverse Phaeodactylum tricornutum strains

This study compares three Phaeodactylum tricornutum strains under different light regimes to identify the most suitable strain for producing high-value terpenoids through metabolic engineering.

Biomass Production, Phosphorus Use Efficiency, and Fatty Acid Composition in Phaeodactylum tricornutum Cultivated in Wastewater from an Atlantic Salmon Recirculating Aquaculture System

This study evaluates the growth and fatty acid composition of Phaeodactylum tricornutum in aquaculture wastewater, showing improved biomass production with nutrient supplementation but reduced fatty acid yields.

In situ, High-Resolution Quantification of CO2 Uptake Rates via Automated Off-Gas Analysis Illuminates Carbon Uptake Dynamics in Cyanobacterial Cultures

This paper develops a low-cost system for high-resolution CO2 uptake rate measurement in cyanobacterial cultures and shows that uptake rates increase linearly then decay to cessation.

Morphotype-Resolved Characterization of Microalgal Communities in a Nutrient Recovery Process with ARTiMiS Flow Imaging Microscopy

The paper uses flow imaging microscopy to monitor microalgal communities in a wastewater treatment plant, identifying morphotype dynamics and their relationship with nutrient recovery and system performance.

Engineering the novel extremophile alga Chlamydomonas pacifica for high lipid and high starch production as a path to developing commercially relevant strains

This paper genetically engineers the extremophile alga Chlamydomonas pacifica to produce high lipid and starch levels for biodiesel and thermoplastic polyurethane precursors, demonstrating scalability in pilot-scale cultivation.

Light-Dependent Ethanol Assimilation By Model Red Microaga Galdieria sulphuraria

This study shows that Galdieria sulphuraria assimilates ethanol only under light, indicating light-activated enzymes in ethanol metabolism.

Co-utilization of microalgae and heterotrophic microorganisms improves wastewater treatment efficiency

This study shows that combining Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae improves wastewater treatment efficiency by enhancing organic carbon, phosphate, and ammonia removal.

Impact of Acetate and Optimized Nitrate Levels on Mixotrophic Growth and Protein Dynamics in Chlorella Sorokiniana

This study investigates the impact of acetate and nitrate levels on mixotrophic growth and protein dynamics in Chlorella sorokiniana, finding that optimized nitrate supplementation increases protein yield.

Enhancing cellular production of fucoxanthin through machine learning assisted predictive approach in Isochrysis galbana

This study uses machine learning models to predict fucoxanthin production in Isochrysis galbana by optimizing phytohormone supplementation and UV spectrometry.

A universal dynamical metabolic model representing mixotrophic growth of Chlorella sp.

The paper develops a metabolic model of Chlorella sp. under mixotrophic conditions to optimize waste treatment and biofuel production by reducing volatile fatty acid consumption time from 16 to 2 days.

A parametric logistic equation with light flux and medium concentration for cultivation planning of microalgae

The paper develops a mathematical model to predict microalgal growth based on light flux and medium concentration, enabling optimized cultivation planning.

Trascriptome meta-analysis of microalga Dunaliella tertiolecta under stress condition

This study performs a meta-analysis of RNA-seq data to identify stress-responsive pathways in Dunaliella tertiolecta under abiotic stress conditions.

Chlamydomonas reinhardtii exhibits stress memory in the accumulation of triacylglycerols induced by nitrogen deprivation.

This study shows that Chlamydomonas reinhardtii exhibits stress memory in triacylglycerol accumulation after repeated nitrogen deprivation.

Biocompatible fluorocarbon liquid underlays for in situ extraction of isoprenoids from microbial cultures

The paper demonstrates that synthetic perfluorocarbon liquids can serve as effective physical sinks for isoprenoid metabolites produced by microbial cultures, offering advantages over traditional hydrocarbon solvents.

Transcriptomic analysis of astaxanthin hyper-producing Coelastrum sp. mutant obtained by chemical mutagenesis

The paper performs transcriptome sequencing to identify differentially expressed genes in an astaxanthin hyper-producing mutant of Coelastrum sp. compared to the wild-type, revealing upregulation of biosynthesis genes and downregulation of a cyclase gene.

Systems biology approach identifies functional modules and regulatory hubs related to secondary metabolites accumulation after the transition from autotrophic to heterotrophic growth condition in the microalga

The paper uses systems biology methods to identify functional modules and hub genes related to secondary metabolite accumulation in microalgae during growth phase transitions.

Biolistic transformation of Haematococcus pluvialis with constructs based on the flanking sequences of its endogenous alpha tubulin gene

This study develops a biolistic transformation system for Haematococcus pluvialis using endogenous alpha tubulin gene flanking sequences as vectors for antibiotic resistance cassettes.

Sequencing and comparative analysis of three Chlorella genomes provide insights into strain-specific adaptation to wastewater

The paper sequences and compares three Chlorella genomes to identify genetic factors contributing to wastewater tolerance and nutrient removal.

Integrated systems biology and imaging of the smallest free-living eukaryote Ostreococcus tauri

The paper uses multimodal imaging and multi-omics techniques to study O. tauri's cellular responses to nitrogen and carbon ratio changes, revealing shifts in lipid and starch metabolism.