Algae Research – Oceanic Algae to fight Cancer

Medicines from the sea. At UCSD’s Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine, William Gerwick is studying oceanic algae for its potential in fighting cancer, inflammation or bacteria. “This algae, which is sort of like pond scum, is rich with treasure troves of unusual organic structures,” he said. And because he only expects to use 30 percent to 40 percent the algae he collects, the rest could be used for biofuel, he said.

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Veronica Cassandra