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  • System for capturing and modifying large pieces of genomic DNA and constructing organisms with chloroplasts
    Patent number: 8314222
    Abstract: The functional analysis of genes frequently requires the manipulation of large genomic regions. A yeast-bacteria shuttle vector is described that can be used to clone large regions of DNA by homologous recombination. Also described is a method for isolating entire genomes, including chloroplast genomes, or large portions thereof, and manipulating the same. Also described are methods for determining minimal genomes, minimal pathway requirements, and minimal organelle genomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Sapphire Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Mendez, Bryan O'Neill, Kari Mikkelson
  • Process for the recovery of oleaginous compounds from biomass
    Patent number: 8192628
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and processes for the recovery of oleaginous compounds from biomass and in particular biomass comprises photosynthetic microorganisms. Also disclosure are oleaginous compounds obtained using the disclosed methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Sapphire Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Cranford, Alex M. Aravanis, Stilianos G. Roussis