Humans have taken advantage of the metabolism in a tiny fungus called yeast to create beer and wine from grains and fruits. What are the biological mechanisms behind this alcohol production? Aa Aa Aa ...

Drinking alcohol has been part of Australian culture for at least 240 years, and perhaps millennia prior. In recent years, however, there’s been a growing trend towards opting for low- and no-alcohol ...

Vitamin B6 helps many enzymes do their job, and beer can be a surprising source of it. But there’s a catch: in plants, B6 ...

Fermentation is a process that dates back thousands of years and was the first example of biotechnology in human history. The impact of fermentation on ancient culture and food cannot be understated, ...

BENTONVILLE -- Brandy Barnes holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology and religious studies from the University of Arkansas and a certificate in fermentation sciences from Harvard University, through ...