Highlights•We survey ten key selective drivers favouring the evolution of simple
multicellularity.•The selective drivers of multicellularity depend on both lineage and …

Microalgae can be cultivated to support wastewater treatment or produce human and animal
feed, fuels, and high value metabolites (eg cosmetics). However, the low biomass …

Among the crucial processes that preside over the destiny of cells from any type of organism
are those involving their self-destruction. This process is well characterized and …

The evolution of multicellular life has played a pivotal role in shaping biological diversity.
However, we know surprisingly little about the natural environmental conditions that favour …

Abstract Perchlorate (ClO 4−) is a type of novel, widely distributed, and persistent inorganic
pollutant. However, the impacts of perchlorate on freshwater algae remain unclear. In this …

The extensive metabolic diversity of microalgae, coupled with their rapid growth rates and
cost-effective production, position these organisms as highly promising resources for a wide …

The cell wall of plants and algae is an important cell structure that protects cells from
changes in the external physical and chemical environment. This extracellular matrix …

Acclimation, adaptation and survival in persistent cold polar environments are complex
phenomena associated with myriad molecular, biochemical and physiological mechanisms …

The green microalgae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii synthesizes a N-glycan precursor within
the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) that is then transferred to specific asparagine residues of the …

Photosynthetic organisms, such as higher plants and algae, require light to survive.
However, an excessive amount of light can be harmful due to the production of reactive …