Efficient Biofuel Made From Genetically Modified E. Coli Bacteria

Researchers at the University of California have developed a new method for producing **next-generation biofuels** by genetically modifying Escherichia coli bacteria to be an efficient biofuel synthesizer. The method could lead to mass production of these biofuels. **Biofuels**, like commercially available ethanol, are produced from agricultural products such as corn, sugarcane or waste cellulose. Ethanol, however, has limitations — it is not as efficient as gasoline and must be mixed with gas for use as a transportation fuel. It also tends to absorb water from its surroundings, making it corrosive and preventing it from being stored or distributed in existing infrastructure without modification. Source: "University of California":[ http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/ucla-engineering-researchers-develop-42502.aspx]

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