photosynthesis

Photosynthetic Mystery Solved: Galactolipids Not Necessary

Surprising new research shows that photosynthesis in cyanobacteria does not require the galactolipids found abundantly in the photosynthetic membrane.

Blue Light Changes Bacterial Lifestyle

The photoreceptor SesA enables cyanobacteria sense blue light and produce cellulose to avoid light damage.

Replicating Photosynthesis For Sustainable Fuels

The discovery of a protein that can mimic photosynthesis could lead to a cheaper and safer way of manufacturing hydrogen fuel.

Why Water Splits Asymmetrically

Scientists are one step closer to replicating photosynthesis with the understanding of why PSII transfers electrons asymmetrically.

Helping Manganese Split Water Efficiently

Scientists have successfully mimicked photosynthesis, using a manganese-based catalyst to split water at a neutral pH.

Study Sheds Light Into How Green Algae Engulfed Bacteria Billions Of Years Ago

A new study offers a glimpse at how early organisms dating back more than one billion years may have acquired free-living photosynthetic cells.