Primitive green algae in aquatic environments use a distinct light-harvesting complex called Lhcp, which differs from the ...

Before plants evolved, vegetative life consisted of primitive green algae living in the sea. Like plants, these algae survived by performing photosynthesis, turning sunlight into energy. However, ...

Some sea slugs take up chloroplasts from the algae that they consume into their cells. These chloroplasts retain their ability to perform photosynthetic activity within the animal cells for several ...

Photosynthetic micro-scale food systems, including microalgae, Lemnaceae (duckweeds), and microgreens, are gaining increasing attention as sustainable and ...

A hidden pigment helps ocean algae harness sunlight without getting burned—and it may hold clues for better solar tech.

"We have designed and engineered artificial, genetically tractable, photosynthetic endosymbiosis between photosynthetic cyanobacteria and budding yeasts," said University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ...

Scientists have built artificial cells as models of primitive cells. The research team has constructed artificial cells using minimal components that are able to supply energy to drive gene expression ...

Algal blooms may become more dangerous even after growth slows, raising new seafood safety concerns INCHEON, South Korea, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Incheon National University ...

The price of photovoltaic power has plunged, making it competitive with fossil fuel-powered electrical generation. But there is still a range of applications, like ships and aircraft, where electrical ...