Researchers Harness E. Coli To Produce Propane 82
Rambo Tribble writes A team of British and Finnish scientists have used the common bacteria Escherichia coli to produce the environmentally-friendly fuel propane. By introducing enzymes to modify the bacteria's process for producing cell membranes, they were able directly produce fuel-grade propane. While commercial application is some years off, the process is being hailed as a cheap, sustainable alternative to deriving the gas from fossil fuel production. As researcher Patrik Jones is quoted as saying, "Fossil fuels are a finite resource and...we are going to have to come up with new ways to meet increasing energy demands."
What about propane accessories? (Score:2, Funny)
Hank Hill wants to know, because he sells propane and propane accessories.
E.Coli (Score:5, Funny)
I will have to claim prior art. My family has been manufacturing methane the same way for generations.
Re:E.Coli (Score:5, Funny)
FTFY