Researchers at Zhejiang University, partnering with international teams, engineered brewer's yeast to produce catharanthine—a direct precursor to the expensive cancer drug vinblastine—at a rate 1,000 times higher than previous records.
Researchers at Zhejiang University, alongside international collaborators, have engineered brewer's yeast to produce catharanthine—a direct precursor to the expensive cancer drug vinblastine—at levels nearly 1,000 times higher than previous global figures.
The Sourdough Sidekick automates sourdough starter management, feeding it flour and water on a schedule. While it works well for frequent bakers, design quirks like mandatory large discard amounts and noisy operation limit its utility for casual users.
Scientists studying Ötzi, the 5,300-year-old Copper Age mummy, discovered cold-loving yeast in his preserved remains. Despite challenges distinguishing ancient microbes from modern contaminants, one yeast genus was cultured and used to bake sourdough, showing its preserved fermenting ability.
Scientists from Eurac Research used yeast from the 5,300-year-old mummy Otzi the Iceman to bake sourdough bread, discovering cold-resistant yeast strains with potential industrial applications.
Scientists have successfully made sourdough bread using yeast cultivated from the 5,300-year-old mummy of 'Ice Man' Ötzi. The ancient yeast, found in Ötzi's gut, skin, and bodily fluids, survived in sub-zero temperatures and has potential applications in environmental detoxification.
Chinese researchers have found that mushroom mycelium protein offers higher nutritional value and better digestibility than soy and yeast proteins. This discovery positions mushroom roots as a potential future source of high-quality protein for the food industry, with applications in weight management products and for vegetarian diets.
