Exploring a microbial solution to food insecurity

Oct. 31, 2024
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Three individuals conducting an experiment in a greenhouse at BluePlanet Labs, with one person on a ladder adjusting equipment and the others observing and assisting.

BIO5 members Floyd "Ski" Chilton and Joel Cuello are collaborating on a project revolving around a blue-green algae-like microorganism known as spirulina that could provide nutrition to people in areas of food insecurity while addressing some of the challenges posed by climate change.

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