Bioengineered E.Coli produces biodiesel

Scientists have found that it is possible to alter the genetic makeup of the bacterium E.Coli  and induce it to produce biodiesel. Most bacteria, including E.Coli, make and process fatty acids, one of the ingredients of biodiesel; however, what they do with it often leaves something to be desired when it comes to fuel production. By modifying E. coli, scientists are able to make it produce fatty esters, which are the primary components of biodiesel.

Eric J.S. et al., 2010, "Microbial production of fatty-acid-derived fuels and chemicals from plant biomass", Nature 463, 559-56

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