Madalena Mendes Participates in 5th Seaweed Health Conference in Cork, Ireland
Madalena Mendes, a GreenCoLab researcher, shared her work at the 5th Seaweed for Health Conference in Cork, Ireland, with a presentation entitled “Atlantic Nori: Unraveling the Potential of Early Life Stages”, during the “Cultivation” session. From 22 to 24 May, the 5th Seaweed for Health Conference took place in Cork, Ireland. This international conference aims to bring together […]
ParAqua EU COST ACTION Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia
To consolidate and exchange knowledge, the ParAqua EU COST Action network organized a conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from the 15th to 17th of April, the, which GreenCoLab was invited to attend. This COST Action is at the forefront of understanding zoospore parasites and their impact on both natural ecosystems and the industrial production of algae biotechnology. Researchers Gabriel Bombo, Cristina Paulino and Mélissa José broadened their […]
GreenCoLab highlights its strong involvement in AlgaEurope 2023 in Prague
In a memorable showcase of scientific value and collaborative spirit, GreenCoLab made a notable mark at AlgaEurope 2023 held from December 12 to 15 in Prague. The event, orchestrated by the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) and DLG Benelux, served as a platform for leading minds in algae-associated research and innovation to convene and exchange groundbreaking insights. […]
The Young Algaeneers Symposium 2023 in Portugal, joined by GreenCoLab
The Young Algaeneers Symposium (YAS) 2023, held at the Universidade do Algarve, Portugal, brought together over 150 students, researchers, and enthusiasts in the field of algae. Over the course of three eventful days, from the 09th to the 11th of May, participants had the opportunity to discuss the latest advancements and discoveries in this research area. GreenCoLab, […]
GreenCoLab participates in ParAqua EU COST Action Training School on “Zoosporic Parasites Isolation and Drivers”
Gabriel Bombo and Mélissa José from GreenCoLab have recently participated in the ParAqua EU COST Action training school on “Zoosporic Parasites Isolation and Drivers” at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology, Serbia. During the two-day training school, Gabriel gave a theoretical and practical class on “Contaminants and parasites affecting algae cultures: Identification, isolation, and possible solutions.” The training school provided […]
Gabriel Bombo joins the final Workshop of the DEPURATOX Project, associated with the inactivation of marine biotoxins
Last February 28th, the DEPURATOX (Decontamination of bivalve molluscs contaminated with marine biotoxins during the purification process) project presented its final results and outputs. An open Workshop was hosted at the Biblioteca José Mariano Gago, in Olhão, and Gabriel Bombo took part in lecturing on the “Cultivo e manutenção de Gymnodinium catenatum e Prorocentrum lima em […]
Cation-Exchange Resin Applied to Paralytic Shellfish Toxins Depuration from Bivalves Exposed to Gymnodinium catenatum
TITLE Cation-Exchange Resin Applied to Paralytic Shellfish Toxins Depuration from Bivalves Exposed to Gymnodinium catenatum JOURNAL Foods AUTHORS Joana F. Leal, Gabriel Bombo, Patrícia S. M. Amado, Hugo Pereira, and Maria L. S. Cristiano LINK https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12040768 ABSTRACT The accumulation of marine biotoxins in shellfish and their consumption causes serious food safety problems, threatening human health […]
Dunaliella viridis TAV01: A Halotolerant, Protein-Rich Microalga from the Algarve Coast
TITLE Dunaliella viridis TAV01: A Halotolerant, Protein-Rich Microalga from the Algarve Coast JOURNAL Applied Sciences AUTHORS Gabriel Bombo, Nathana L. Cristofoli, Tamára F. Santos, Lisa Schüler, Inês B. Maia, Hugo Pereira, Luísa Barreira and João Varela LINK https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042146 ABSTRACT Tolerance to harsh environmental conditions, high growth rates and an amino acid profile adequate for human […]
GreenCoLab flies to Rome for AlgaEurope 2022
GreenCoLab marked its presence at AlgaEurope 2022, which took place from the 13th to the 15th of December, in Rome, Italy, with 2 Oral presentations and 4 Posters, among other related works. Oral Presentations: Lisa M. Schüler | Novel strains of scenedesmus sp. as a potential source for agricultural applications – Session 8: Biostimulant Lais Speranza | LCA […]
Toxin Profile of Two Gymnodinium catenatum Strains from Iberian Coastal Waters
TITLE Toxin Profile of Two Gymnodinium catenatum Strains from Iberian Coastal Waters JOURNAL Toxins AUTHORS Joana F. Leal, Gabriel Bombo, Hugo Pereira, Bernardo Vicente, Ana Amorim, and Maria L. S. Cristiano LINK https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins14110762 ABSTRACT Gymnodinium catenatum has been the main species responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning events along the Portuguese coast (Iberian Peninsula), causing bans on […]