The idea that this algae protein might be used to control human cells was obvious, but there were all sorts of reasons that it might not work.

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He also notes that using land for growing algae produces 40 times as much protein per acre as growing soybeans, while consuming about 1% of the amount of fresh water needed to grow soy.

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But the company has discovered that its algae can be processed into other useful things: feed for fish farms, protein powders for food supplements and omega-3 fatty acids used in a variety of supplements and pharma products.

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