Dr. Xinyao Liu, Arizona State University (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption Using genetic sleight of hand, researcher Xinyao Liu at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute coaxed photosynthetic microbes to secrete oil -- bypassing energy and cost barriers that have hampered green biofuel production. Credit Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.