The steady increase in human population and a rising standard of living heighten global
demand for energy. Fossil fuels account for more than three-quarters of energy production …

Highlights•Single cell protein (SCP) means edible, microbial protein.•SCP production is one
of the first examples of cellular agriculture.•Because of population growth, non-agricultural …

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms which represent a significant
source of novel, bioactive, secondary metabolites, and they are also considered an …

Environmental pollution is one of the most pressing global issues, and it requires priority
attention. Environmental remediation techniques have been developed over the years and …

Abstract Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) have become a very serious issue for the
environment because of their toxicity, resistance to conventional degradation mechanisms …

Billions of years ago, the Earth's waters were dominated by cyanobacteria. These microbes
amassed to such formidable numbers, they ushered in a new era—starting with the Great …

Cyanobacteria are blue-green Gram-negative and photosynthetic bacteria which are seen
as one of the most morphologically numerous groups of prokaryotes. Because of their ability …

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, may be prevalent in our rivers and tap water. These
minuscule bacteria can grow swiftly and form blooms in warm, nutrient-rich water. Toxins …

With the construction of the International Space Station, humans have been continuously
living and working in space for 22 years. Microbial studies in space and other extreme …

Heavy metals from various natural and anthropogenic sources are becoming a chief threat
to the aquatic system owing to their toxic and lethal effect. The treatment of such …