Engineering and Evolution in Biotechnology
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Advancements in yeast optimization are gaining momentum. New companies are entering the space and veterans are improving their processes. — Yeast strains used in the ethanol industry have remained largely static — even genetic engineering for favorable traits has taken hold widely just in the past few years. Now, multiple companies provide upgraded strains and continue research on further improvements, while even more enter the market. Some, meanwhile, are going a step further to isolate and breed new strains. READ MORE