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, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers have unearthed compelling evidence of one of humanity's oldest alcoholic beverages: rice beer. 10,000-year-old ...

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 ...