University of Southern Denmark

The Danish Medicines Agency will ask the European Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) to assess studies indicating a possible risk of the rare eye disease Naion in Ozempic users.

Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark developed a polymer coating for industrial bacteria like E. coli to enhance catalysis, reduce energy use, and make production more sustainable. This 'Superman cape' allows bacteria to carry out complex chemical reactions more efficiently and be reused multiple times, with demonstrated success in converting benzyl alcohol into benzoin with 15 times higher yields.

Algae, tiny photosynthetic eukaryotes, could be key to sustainable solutions for agriculture, pollution, and conservation. Researchers explore algal abilities like nitrogen fixation, lipid production, and nutrient recovery from wastewater, aiming to engineer algae for biofuels, food, bioplastics, and more. Despite initial hype, algal biofuels proved impractical due to high nutrient demands and energy costs. However, algae's unique biological capabilities offer potential in food production, crop improvement, water treatment, and sustainable product creation, addressing humanity's environmental impact.