How does multicellularity evolve? Scientists who study a family of green algae that includes unicellular Chlamydomonas and multicellular Volvox are beginning to find answers to this question.

A gene found in this eight-celled green algae is responsible for the evolution of multicellular organisms. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

Mayfield fell for green algae in 1984. After finishing his doctorate ... while avoiding the complex developmental processes of a multicellular organism. He joined the Scripps faculty in 1987 ...

“This work confirms what many have expected based on the existing, though sparse fossil record, which is that green algae likely existed about a billion years ago.” P. antiquus was a marine, ...

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that has gained popularity in the health and wellness world due to its numerous benefits.