A recent study published in the journal Algal Research summarized the existing knowledge on bioactive compounds in green seaweeds and Ulva spp., focusing on its application as a future superfood.

Marine algae, encompassing diverse groups such as brown, red and green seaweeds, are a vital component of coastal ecosystems and an increasingly important source of bioactive compounds. These ...

Scientists at Tel Aviv University have created a new ‘super seaweed’ with novel technology that significantly increases bioactive components and enhances possible applications in food, cosmetics, and ...

Another startup sees farmed kelp as a market opportunity — this time for use in skin care. Cold Current Kelp in Kittery grows kelp, extracts compounds from the seaweed and makes the a variety of skin ...

A compound found in brown seaweeds could help to treat one of the most common and aggressive forms of malignant brain tumour. The compound's promising effects were discovered by researchers in the ...

Roberto Saldana was 16 when he developed severe stomach pain and diarrhea, but two more years would pass before he was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. Saldana, now 41 and a resident ...

Seaweed and kelp are gaining popularity for their nutrition, sustainability, and culinary versatility. Here’s why sea ...

A pioneering ecological–biotechnological survey reveals that the Israeli Mediterranean Sea may represent a natural hotspot for resilient seaweeds enriched with nutritional and bioactive compounds. The ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A team of students from IPB University in Indonesia successfully utilized red onion skin, which is usually discarded, as the main ingredient for eco-friendly anti-acne sunscreen ...