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A microalgae technology developed for astronauts became the dominant omega-3 ingredient feeding millions of infants globally.
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1.09billion dollars paid for acquisition
Source: Space Research Fortifies Nutrition Worldwide · NASA Spinoff · Jan 1, 2008
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