The path to next generation biofuels: successes and challenges in the era of synthetic biology

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Volatility of oil prices along with major concerns about climate change, oil supply security and depleting reserves have sparked renewed interest in the production of fuels from renewable resources. Recent advances in synthetic biology provide new tools for metab...

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Main Authors: Gonzalez Ramon, Fava Fabio, Dellomonaco Clementina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/9/1/3