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 ...

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, ...

A new cohort study found that specific gut bacteria contribute to auto-brewery syndrome, spurring studies into how fecal ...

Researchers at University of California San Diego, Mass General Brigham, and their colleagues have identified specific gut bacteria and metabolic pathways that drive alcohol production in patients ...

Gut microbes can make people drunk without booze. Scientists now know which ones to blame. Some people can get drunk without consuming alcohol. While that might sound like the ultimate life hack to ...

For years, scientists have questioned how early societies made wine at all. The yeast used in modern winemaking is rarely ...

Fermented foods have been a cornerstone of human diets for millennia, offering preservation and health benefits. Long before refrigeration, fermentation extended the shelf life of perishable foods by ...

A research team has unveiled how fermentation time and yeast selection work together to transform fresh ‘Nam Hom’ coconut ...