2016-05-102016-05-102016-04-12San, Ka-yiu, Li, Mai and Zhang, Xiujun, "Bacteria and method for synthesizing fatty acids." Patent US9309543B2. issued 2016-04-12. Retrieved from <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/90424">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/90424</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/90424There is provided a recombinant bacterium comprising at least one overexpressed acyl-ACP thioesterase gene, and wherein at least one gene from the tricarboxylic acid cycle or glycolysis or both is inactivated. There is also provided a method for producing fatty acids, said method comprising culturing bacteria comprising at least one overexpressed acyl-ACP thioesterase gene in a growth medium in a container having walls; allowing said bacteria to secrete fatty acids; and collecting said fatty acids. Acid supplementation is also shown to increase productivity.34engUtility patentUS9309543B2