New study resolves mystery surrounding unique light-harvesting structures in algae

Photosynthesis is a biochemical process that converts solar energy into chemical energy, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. This process is highly complex and requires various combinations of proteins that work in tandem. However, details regarding the structures of these molecules in some organisms have remained poorly understood. Now, scientists have shed light on the structural complexes that drive photosynthesis in an aquatic microorganism, which could fuel the development of novel solar devices.