Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have fused two enzymes from plant-munching bacteria.  The resulting hybrid is quick and efficient at turning difficult to break down cellulose into useful sugars that can make low-cost biofuel.  (A rare pro-Israel article in New Scientist.)

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25706-chimera-enzyme-may-make-better-biofuels-from-waste.html#.VCKdx1eGfB_