Actinomycetes are a group of gram-positive microorganisms some of which can produce unique bioactive compounds. These micro-organisms are found in a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial environments and when faced with harsh conditions have the ability to activate the metabolic pathways that ensure their survival. The unique bioactive compounds which may be produced through this process may have commercial applications…

Actinogen has recently discovered a completely new way to produce pure Anacardic Acid, currently offered by others for sale at around $1,000.00 per gram! Anacardic Acid has many varied uses such as in anti-corrosives and new potential growing uses in the nanotechnology area. The company has lodged provisional patents and/or had significant results for new anti-fungals, antibiotics and bio-degradation of plastic and paper, as well as research in…

Historically a large percentage of the world’s antibiotics have been found initially in a group of micro-organisms known collectively as actinomycetes. Anti-cancer agents and other interesting bioactive compounds have also been detected in actinomycetes. Currently throughout the world there are a series of institutes...