New Yeast Strain May be Secret to Efficient Biofuels

New Yeast Strain May be Secret to Efficient Biofuels

by | Apr 17, 2015 | Articles

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new strain of yeast which may lead to more efficient biofuel production. The yeast, called Yarrowia lipolytica, quickly converts simple sugars into oils and fats called lipids, which can subsequently be...