From trash to treasure: engineering waste carbon utilisation in yeast (administered by Macquarie University) (2022–2025)
Abstract:
This project aims to engineer yeast to convert carbon dioxide- and methane-derived methanol into sustainable
chemicals, foods, and pharmaceuticals. This project expects to generate new design principles for methanol
metabolism by using the innovative approach of laboratory evolution along with state-of-the-art bio-engineering
capabilities at Macquarie University and The University of Queensland. Expected outcomes of this project include
new manufacturing processes for chemicals and foods, discovery of novel metabolism in yeast, and enhanced
collaboration between Australia, Denmark, and the United States. This Project will provide benefits through
sustainable bio-manufacturing, new economic activity, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.