Two newly discovered yeast species join oleaginous family (IMAGE)

Kyoto University

Two newly discovered yeast species join oleaginous family

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The similar composition of vegetable oils to lipids makes this type of yeast a possible alternative to petroleum diesel fuel.

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KyotoU Jake Tobiyama/Ayumi Tanimura

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