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?

Each group independently identified a different process that confers substantially increased tolerance in yeast. “The findings are a little bit unexpected ... “We’ll see how much of it can be ...

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as baker's or brewer's yeast, is one of the most studied microorganisms in the realm of fermentation technology. This species of yeast has been utilized for ...