June 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” In diabetic mice, this study reported that the multifunctional hydrogel CPGel achieved complete wound closure in 21 days, showing promise in improving chronic wound healing through antibacterial, antioxidative, and tissue regeneration properties.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study developed a novel hydrogel combining Chlorella extracellular polysaccharide–selenium nanoparticles (EPS-SeNPs) with biocompatible components, which demonstrated strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, significantly accelerating wound healing in an infected rat model, and enabling pH-based monitoring of healing.
December 2025 in “Agriculture” In this research, sequencing the chloroplast genomes of 10 Sansevieria trifasciata cultivars allowed the identification of a trnT-psbD deletion marker capable of distinguishing closely related species, and highlighted evolutionary links with Dracaena, contributing molecular tools for taxonomy and phylogenetic studies in Asparagaceae.
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November 2025 in “Plant Molecular Biology” 165 citations
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, the researchers developed a living microecological hydrogel containing Chlorella and Bacillus subtilis that showed potential in promoting the healing of infected diabetic wounds by providing continuous oxygen delivery and anti-infective properties.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” This study reported that a composite hydrogel made with Chlorella-derived extracellular polysaccharide–selenium nanoparticles showed strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and significantly accelerated wound healing in vivo, offering potential for managing infected wounds and monitoring healing progression.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” In this study, the authors identified and characterized the Get3d protein, conserved across plants and photosynthetic bacteria, which localizes to the chloroplast in Arabidopsis thaliana and potentially plays a role in tail-anchored protein targeting, linked to photosynthesis homeostasis.
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April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, nitrogen starvation in Chlorella sp. FC2 IITG led to increased lipid accumulation by altering the expression of enzymes involved in various metabolic pathways, suggesting potential for genetic engineering of microalgae.
February 2026 in “Phycology” This review highlights the potential of microalgae as sustainable sources for nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals, emphasizing their applications in functional foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics for roles such as anti-aging and photoprotection in alignment with sustainability principles.
December 2024 in “BMC Plant Biology” This study examined Prunus mira populations in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and found high genetic diversity and substantial phylogeographic structure, suggesting geographic isolation limits gene flow; the researchers propose conservation strategies to preserve genetic resources.
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December 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” This study introduced a novel microscopy system using an Er3 + −doped femtosecond fiber laser, achieving detailed imaging of biological structures in plant and skin samples with improved spatial resolution for various applications, including in vivo imaging.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Plant Animal and Environmental Sciences” This study found that a 50% ethanol extract from marine green alga Chlamydomonas sp. W80 exhibited several bioactive properties, including skin lightening and hair growth promotion effects, with potential implications for bioenergy and high-value coproducts.
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this study, Ganoderma lucidum extract was found to significantly inhibit 5alpha-reductase activity and testosterone-induced prostate growth in rats, suggesting potential use for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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March 2006 in “Food Chemistry” In castrated rats, this study found that triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum inhibited both types of 5α-reductase and reduced prostate growth linked to testosterone but not dihydrotestosterone.
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February 2009 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” This study found that Ganoderma lucidum extracts showed weak 5alpha-reductase inhibition but significantly inhibited prostate cell proliferation and testosterone-driven prostate growth in rats, suggesting potential as an ingredient for treating androgen-induced diseases.
July 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” This study investigated the extracellular polysaccharides from the edible green alga Parachlorella sp. BX1.5, finding that they have potential applications in cosmetics and health products due to their stability, antioxidant properties, and effects on hair growth in mice.
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November 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that a mixture of 5‐ALA and iron ion significantly improved hair growth in mice, comparable to minoxidil, without promoting keratinocyte or fibroblast proliferation in vitro.
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January 2017 in “BioMed research international” This review discusses the importance of omega-3 fatty acids for human health and explores recent advancements in genetically modifying plants to produce these essential nutrients, but reports no new results.
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April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Synechococcus elongatus PCC 11801 responded to increased CO2 concentrations by enhancing photosynthesis and carbon fixation while reducing other metabolic pathways, suggesting its potential for efficient CO2 capture.
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May 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, 62.1% of Korean patients with chronic dermatologic diseases reported using complementary and alternative medicine, though many were dissatisfied with the results.
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May 2023 in “Biological Trace Element Research” This study found that repeated oral intake of 0.5 or 5 mg/kg of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles induced pulmonary toxicity in rats, with dose-dependent oxidative stress and inflammation observed, but no notable toxicity was seen at a 0.05 mg/kg dose.
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September 2023 in “Nutrition Research Reviews” In this scoping review, researchers found that while some dietary approaches may help improve psoriasis symptoms—particularly in those with obesity or coeliac disease—the overall evidence is limited, and larger studies are necessary to identify effective diets for the broader psoriasis population.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” This review discusses traditional and complementary medicine practices for skin health, examining existing literature and emphasizing the challenge of conducting research in these areas, without providing new clinical results.
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July 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In a comparative genomic study, researchers observed significant genetic differences among the three chemical races of the alga Botryococcus braunii, leading them to propose reclassifying these races as distinct species based on their unique genomic characteristics.
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August 2021 in “Cutis” This review examines CAM approaches for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and alopecia areata, providing dermatologists with current insights but includes no new clinical findings.
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January 2017 in “Revista chilena de nutrición” This review highlights that several clinical and epidemiological studies link a diet high in terpenoid compounds with a decreased risk of prostate cancer, supporting the potential use of terpenoids as therapeutic ingredients in treating this disease.
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March 2021 in “Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology” This review discusses the medicinal and health benefits of caraway, Chinese chives, and cassia, focusing on their antibacterial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties due to their range of secondary metabolites.
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract enhanced hair follicle cell proliferation, indicated by increased keratin and ERK1/2 signaling, suggesting its potential for hair care applications.
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October 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review discusses the diverse applications of algae in non-energy sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, pigments, and cosmetics, and reports no new experimental results.
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December 2017 in “Hygeia - Revista Brasileira de Geografia Médica e da Saúde” This study discusses potential connections between geography, stress, and alopecia areata, suggesting that stress is a key factor influencing the condition, alongside geographic factors.