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Martek and Carnegie Are Awarded Algae Patent

Apr 20, 2000
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COLUMBIA, Md.--Martek Biosciences and the Carnegie Institution of Washington were awarded a US patent for methods invented jointly by their scientists for introducing DNA into algae. Martek has rights to develop all commercial applications of the patent.

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