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E. coli bacteria were genetically engineered to produce oil, then sequester themselves from the droplets to facilitate oil recovery, as shown in this photo. |
Researchers have engineered a common type of bacteria to produce biodiesel and other goodies from plain old plants. The microbial trickery, detailed today in the journal Nature, promises to add “nature’s petroleum” to America’s energy supply within the next few years.
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