Tag: Biotech
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Converting Waves into Opportunity
Blue biotechnology, seaweed farming, shellfish aquaculture, and ocean data and forecasting are emerging economic engines in Maine — and areas that Bigelow Laboratory understands deeply. …
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Blue Biotech Bulletin: November 2025
Maine researchers and entrepreneurs are unlocking the potential of algae, seaweed, shellfish, and marine microbes to develop novel products and materials. These blue biotechnology innovations…
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Blue Biotech Leadership
Maine has the resources, workforce, and people to become a national leader in the emerging blue biotech industry. Bigelow Laboratory, in partnership with Ocean House…
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Measuring Time in Nanno Seconds
Transferring Nannochloropsis into a carboy of saltwater media takes some time. But Research Technician Lydia Pinard’s timelapse video makes the process look speedy! Nannochloropsis is…
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Jumping Genes
Most genes are passed down from parent to offspring. But sometimes genes can be transferred between two cells that aren’t directly related. Scientists know broadly…
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Blue Brews
If you’ve ever been curious about working in Maine’s ocean economy, here’s a great opportunity to learn more. Dip your toes, or plunge in headfirst:…
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Turning Blue into Green
Maine has the resources to become a global leader in the emerging “blue biotech” industry. These advantages include an expansive coastline; thriving fisheries, aquaculture, and…
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Single Cell Grant Upswell
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is excited to announce that we’ve recently received two awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research that will…