scientists at Sweden 's Chalmers University of technology have made significant strides in designing yeast cell factories that produce sustainable chemicals for consumption . The scientists have developed a method of modifying the fatty acid synthase enzyme to synthesise medium chain fatty acids and methyl compounds , chemicals that are vital in the production of transport fuels . Until now , it was believed that the rigid enzyme could not be manipulated to these ends . " We are now able to produce petrol and jet fuel alternatives in yeast cell factories , and this has never been done before " , said Zhiwei ##shi , one of the authors of the study .
Researchers at Sweden's Chalmers University of Technology have made significant strides in designing yeast cell factories that produce sustainable chemicals for biofuels. The scientists have developed a method of modifying the fatty acid synthase enzyme to synthesise medium chain fatty acids and methyl ketones, chemicals that are vital in the production of transport fuels. Until now, it was believed that the rigid enzyme could not be manipulated to these ends. "We are now able to produce petrol and jet fuel alternatives in yeast cell factories, and this has never been done before", said Zhiwei Zhu, one of the authors of the study.