| 1 | If algae can do it, why can't we? | |
| 2 | One of the newest methods relies on a gene that makes algae sensitive to light. | |
| 3 | For the past few years, scientists have been working on converting algae into biofuel. | |
| 4 | But the alga also plays an important role in the semi-arid areas of the country. | |
| 5 | While this algae is a popular health food in Japan, it rarely makes it into U.S. homes. |