Race to algae-based biodiesel heats up

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Can the lowly algae ease a growing food-versus-fuel debate?

A growing number of start-ups are betting against the dominant biofuel crops--corn and soy--and looking to sidestep the backlash against biofuels, which are being blamed in part (http://www.news.com/8301-11128_3-9918741-54.html) for higher food prices and deforestation (http://www.news.com/8301-11128_3-9873207-54.html) around the world.
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