When the probiotic powder was tested in a simulated human digestive tract, the coating allowed all of the microbes to survive exposure to stomach acids, so they could reach the small intestine.

Menstruation can be messy and uncomfortable, often due to leaky pads, tampons and cups. A new alginate-based powder may solve that problem. The material, which solidifies menstrual blood by ...

A study by researchers from Sungkyunkwan University has unveiled the evolutionary journey of brown algae through a comprehensive genomic analysis of 44 species. The study was published in the ...

Brown algae, especially kelp, are used to extract another gel-forming product called algin. Algin absorbs water to make gels and thick solutions and can be found in ice creams and dry baking mixes.

Treating arthritis with algae A new weapon in the fight against arthritis? Date: August 23, 2017 Source: Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) Summary: Researchers ...

Scientist have developed a bioink characterized by enhanced cell viability and printing resolution. This accomplishment was achieved through the utilization of alginate derived from algae, a natural ...

This article was originally published with the title “Algin: A New Substance Obtained from Some of the Commoner Species of Marine Algæ” in SA Supplements Vol. 16 No. 396supp (August 1883), p ...

This accomplishment was achieved through the utilization of alginate derived from algae, a natural carbohydrate, and a harmless visible light.

Norwegian company FMC Biopolymer converts seaweed to alginate for use in thousands of products with an advanced 24 hour chemical process. ABB has supplied process automation, motors and drives to ...