8th of February, 2026

Time: 11h00

Capacity: 25 people

Access: Through the main entrance – Rua D. João de Castro

Serralves Foundation’s Library

Free access, but mandatory registration via this link.

A fascinating journey through Earth’s history, told firsthand by cyanobacteria

The importance of cyanobacteria from the origin of life to the present day will be addressed. From oxygen production in the ocean, to the origin of algae and plants, and from the production of lethal toxins to their use in food and biotechnology, cyanobacteria are fascinating and challenging organisms.

Language: Portuguese

Researcher: Vítor Vasconcelos