Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have demonstrated a method to insert genes into a variety of microorganisms that previously would not accept foreign DNA, with the goal of creating custom microbes to break down lignocellulosic feedstocks into cellulosic sugars and subsequently ferment them. Dubbed “consolidated bioprocessing” (CBP), this approach improves the economics of biofuels production.… Login to continue

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