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Get StartedSpirulina can contain around 60–70% protein by dry weight, making it one of the most protein-dense foods available.
Biomass yield can be measured in terms of grams of dry weight per liter of culture, and it can range from a few grams per liter to over 20 grams per liter in well-controlled commercial production systems.
Spirulina is also known for its rapid growth rate, which is one of the reasons it’s often cultivated for its nutritional and commercial value. Under optimal conditions, Spirulina can double its biomass in as little as 24 hours.
We at Spirulix explore the application of gene editing techniques to optimize Spirulina for radiation resistance, low atmospheric pressure, large temperature swings, and reduced accessible CO2.
We tailor Spirulina strains to astronauts’ nutritional requirements with the help of gene editing via CRISPR-Cas9 technology, therefore ensuring optimal health and performance during space travel.
We employ advanced bioprocessing methods to improve nutrient bioavailability and digestibility, mitigating concerns regarding nutrient absorption and utilization in microgravity or Martian environments.
RecA for Enhancing Radiation Resistance:
RecA encodes a protein involved in DNA repair mechanisms, particularly in the repair of double-strand breaks caused by radiation.
By introducing RecA, Spirulina would gain enhanced DNA repair capabilities, thereby improving its resistance to radiation-induced damage. The RecA gene would be inserted into Spirulina’s genome.
Biomass yield can be measured in terms of grams of dry weight per liter of culture, and it can range from a few grams per liter to over 20 grams per liter in well-controlled commercial production systems.
Spirulina is also known for its rapid growth rate, which is one of the reasons it’s often cultivated for its nutritional and commercial value. Under optimal conditions, Spirulina can double its biomass in as little as 24 hours.
Our solution enables astronauts to consume 7 grams of Spirulinx powder every 5 days to meet the intake for a whole year’s need per person.
Spirulinx can nutrify 20x more people than the regular foods in just 551 grams thanks to having high protein content and 14 essential vitamins.
We achieve:
70% increase in productivity and growth under radiation exposure
50% increase in resilience to pressure and environmental stressors
60% increase in ability to withstand temperature fluctuations
50% increase in metabolic processes in low-CO2 environments
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