Bacterial Genetics and Biofuel Production
Wisconsin Energy Institute 1552 University Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53726
press release: Sustainable Energy Seminar Series, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Wisconsin Energy Institute, Room 1115
Abstract: Bacterial genes encode proteins that enable cells to produce biofuels and to survive biofuel production conditions. The study and manipulation of bacterial genes—known as bacterial genetics—can be used to generate bacteria that produce from plant material more efficiently. Here, I will describe modern techniques in bacterial genetics and how these techniques can be used to optimize biofuel production. I will then focus specifically on my group's efforts in developing CRISPR-based genetic approaches in the biofuel relevant bacterium Zymomonas mobilis.
The Wisconsin Energy Institute is helping facilitate a series of seminars focused on University of Wisconsin–Madison expertise in sustainable energy. The series will allow students and the public to explore sustainable energy solutions from the small to large, learn about the challenges facing sustainable energy and interact with experts from across campus. If you would like to receive email notifications for upcoming seminars, send an email to join-energy-seminar@lists.wisc.edu.
The full semester schedule can be found here: https://energy.wisc.edu/
Archives (with video) of past seminars can be found here: https://energy.wisc.edu/
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