A major scientific breakthrough in the development of renewable energy sources and other important chemicals The research team succeeded in producing 580 mg of gasoline per litre of cultured... Read more
Engineered E. coli mass-produce key precursor to potent biofuel New lines of engineered bacteria can tailor-make key precursors of high-octane biofuels that could one day replace gasoline, s... Read more
One difficult aspect of a greener lifestyle involves disposal of used cooking fats. Most people either pour it down the drain, where it can lurk for years while conspiring to clog your pipes... Read more
Dairy cows that are fed flaxseed produce more nutritious milk, according to a new study by Oregon State University. Their milk contained more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fat, the... Read more
The advance could lead to more innovative ways of sourcing fuel from natural resources Writing in PNAS, the researchers have shown that the emerging field of synthetic biology can be used to... Read more