Introduction of Euglena’s unique component, Wax Esters

■Wax esters stored by Euglena within their bodies Euglena, a type of microalgae, thrives well through photosynthesis even under high concentrations of CO2. Euglena stores a polysaccharide called paramylon within its cells. When exposed to oxygen-deficient conditions, Euglena breaks down this paramylon and produces a lipid known as wax ester within its cells. Wax esters derived from Euglena have a high demand, not only as bio-diesel fuel but also as a source for various applications, including vehicle and jet fuels, candles, and cosmetics. ■Wax Ester Fermentation The synthesized wax esters co

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the use of Euglena

■Potential for Growth in SDGs and the Bio Market SDGs, or Sustainable Development Goals, refer to the international objectives established in the ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,’ adopted at the United Nations Summit in New York in September 2015. These goals consist of 17 themes, encompassing 169 targets, aiming to address issues such as poverty, hunger, and climate change from 2016 to 2030. Within the goals of SDGs, there are numerous challenges where the field of biotechnology can contribute. In 2016, the Japan Bioindustry Association (JABEX) released its ‘Vision for the Social Contribut