Saturday, October 27, 2018

Mutations in yeast and alcohol

Alcohol has been celebrated for all of history. The Ancient Greeks worshipped Dionysus for their spirits, while the Chinese recognized Yidi as the creator of libertine drink. Of course, unknowingly, both were actually servants of the true alcohol master, yeast. In Japan, some of the best sake are the result of a single mutation in yeast.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2z9YClR

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