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Scientists discover marine algae genome

Scientists discover marine algae genome 10 April 2012 Scientists at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute have created a draft genome of a marine algae sequence which will help scientists across the US to discover the best algae species for biodiesel production. … Continue reading

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VBI researchers unlock marine algae genome

In Virginia, researchers at Virginia Bioinformatics Institute have assembled the draft genome of a marine algae sequence to aid scientists across the US in a project that aims to discover the best algae species for producing biodiesel fuel.  Further analysis … Continue reading

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Algae Biofuels: The Wave of the Future

The necessity of developing alternative, renewable fuel sources to prevent a potential energy crisis and alleviate greenhouse gas production has long been recognized.  Various sources have been tried — corn for ethanol and soybeans for biodiesel, for example.  But to … Continue reading

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Marine algae seen as ideal biofuel source

FAIRFAX, Va., April 3 (UPI) — As part of a project to find the best algae species for producing biodiesel fuel, U.S. researchers say they’ve assembled the genome of a marine algae species. While various sources have been considered for … Continue reading

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Algae biofuels: the wave of the future

Researchers at Virginia Bioinformatics Institute have assembled the draft genome of a marine algae sequence to aid scientists across the US in a project that aims to discover the best algae species for producing biodiesel fuel. The results have been … Continue reading

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