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Knowing yeast genome produces better wine

The yeast Dekkera bruxellensis plays an important role in the production of wine, as it can have either a positive or a negative impact on the taste. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden, among others, have analyzed the ye ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

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First aid for winemakers

Whether or not a wine turns out to be as outstanding as the winemaker hopes depends on the quality of the yeasts; they control the fermentation process and create the distinctive flavor. A new sensor allows ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

500 years ago, yeast's epic journey gave rise to lager beer

(PhysOrg.com) -- In the 15th century, when Europeans first began moving people and goods across the Atlantic, a microscopic stowaway somehow made its way to the caves and monasteries of Bavaria.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Aug 22, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (12) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

Wine yeasts reveal prehistoric microbial world

However, one of the most well-known characteristics of yeast is the ability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, baker's yeast, to ferment sugar to 2-carbon components, in particular ethanol, without completely oxidising it to car ...

Biology / Evolution

created May 11, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Taking the stress off yeast produces better wine

Turning grape juice into wine is a stressful business for yeasts. Dr Agustin Aranda from the University of Valencia, Spain has identified the genes in yeast that enable it to respond to stress and is investigating ways to ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0