Amongst the diverse and potent biological activities of free fatty acids (FFAs) is the ability to
kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. The antibacterial properties of FFAs are used by many …

Marine macroalgae (seaweeds) are rich in bioactive compounds that could potentially be
exploited as functional ingredients for both human and animal health applications. Despite …

We review research from the last 40 yr on macroalgal–bacterial interactions. Marine
macroalgae have been challenged throughout their evolution by microorganisms and have …

Iodine was discovered as a novel element in 1811 during the Napoleonic Wars. To
celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of this event we reflect on the history and highlight …

This review about the genus Laminaria sensu lato summarizes the extensive literature that
has been published since the overview of the genus given by Kain in 1979. The recent …

Brown algae of the Laminariales (kelps) are the strongest accumulators of iodine among
living organisms. They represent a major pump in the global biogeochemical cycle of iodine …

Algae are ubiquitous in the marine environment, and the ways in which they interact with
bacteria are of particular interest in the field of marine ecology. The interactions between …

Lipid peroxidation is common to all biological systems, appearing in developmentally-
regulated processes and as a response to environmental changes. Products derived from …

All eukaryotic organisms, single-celled or multi-cellular, produce a diverse array of natural
anti-infective agents that, in addition to conventional antimicrobial peptides, also include …

The antimicrobial effects of free fatty acids are well recognised and these compounds can
prevent the growth of or directly kill bacteria, fungi and other microbes by affecting multiple …