Engineering a Better Biofuel (IMAGE) Washington University in St. Louis Caption Engineers at Washington University have found a new way to boost biofuel production in E. coli bacteria by altering its protein structure. Credit Washington University in St. Louis 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.