Engineered yeast could expand biofuels’ reach

By making the microbes more tolerant to toxic byproducts, researchers show they can use a wider range of feedstocks, beyond corn.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
June 25, 2021 ~7 min

Harnessing the right amount of sunshine | MIT News

Study reveals the mechanisms of a protein that helps moss and green algae defend against too much light.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
July 17, 2017 ~6 min


A step toward renewable diesel | MIT News

Chemical engineers program yeast to convert plant sugars into oils.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 16, 2017 ~4 min

Gregory Stephanopoulos receives Samson Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels | MIT News

Metabolic engineering pioneer recognized for his work in the engineering of microbes for biofuels production.

Melanie Miller Kaufman | Department of Chemical Engineering • mit
Oct. 19, 2016 ~4 min

Biofuels: Too early or too late? | MIT News

Professor Kristala Prather engages undergrads in a discussion about the future of biofuels.

Francesca McCaffrey | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
May 31, 2016 ~5 min

3 Questions: Amit Kumar and Gregory Stephanopoulos on turning waste gases into biofuels | MIT News

Research conducted by Kumar, along with a team led by Professor Greg Stephanopoulos, looks to the future of emissions reduction and recycling.

MIT Energy Initiative • mit
May 2, 2016 ~5 min

Boosting biofuel production | MIT News

New MIT research finds supplements help yeast survive.

Nancy Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
July 10, 2015 ~14 min

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