2019-12-042019-12-042019-11-05San, Ka-yiu, Li, Mai and Zhang, Xiujun, "Bacteria and method for synthesizing fatty acids." Patent US10465212B2. issued 2019-11-05. Retrieved from <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/107762">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/107762</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/107762There 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 patentUS10465212B2