
Drunken Fruit Flies Help Scientists Find Potential Drug Target For Alcoholism
Drunken fruit flies have
helped researchers identify
networks of genes -- also
present in humans -- that
play a key role in alcohol
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Scientific Basis The 'Golden Rule' Of Pairing Wines And Foods
Scientists are reporting the
first scientific explanation
for one of the most widely
known rules of thumb for
pairing wine with food: "Red
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Study Shows How Substance In Grapes May Squeeze Out Diabetes
A naturally produced
molecule called resveratrol,
found in the skin of red
grapes, has been shown to
lower insulin levels in mice
... > full story

Wine Tasting: Expectations Influence Sense Of Taste, Tests Show
Wine tastes different to
those who are given
information on the product
before a wine tasting, tests
where the test people
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Future Diabetes Treatment May Use Resveratrol To Target The Brain
October 9, 2009 A new study shows that the brain plays a key role in mediating resveratrol's anti-diabetic actions, potentially paving the way for future orally delivered diabetes medications that target the ... > full story -
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Renewable Hydrogen Production Becomes Reality At Winery
October 6, 2009 The first demonstration of a renewable method for hydrogen production from wastewater using a microbial electrolysis system is underway at the Napa Wine Company in Oakville. The refrigerator-sized ... > full story -
Genetic Discovery Could Break Wine Industry Bottleneck, Accelerate Grapevine Breeding
September 24, 2009 By unraveling an unexpected twist in grapevine DNA, German researchers have shown that a long-established tool for distinguishing among Old World, New World, and hybrid varieties is unreliable. ... > full story -
Invention Can Turn Red Wine By-products Into Yoghurt, Chocolates, Creams And More
September 18, 2009 A conversation over a glass of wine turned into a research effort to create new, healthy wine-flavored products. The German and Spanish research team say they have invented a way of making powder ... > full story -
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Environmentally 'Green' Beer: Munich Brewing Engineers Research Energy Savings
September 10, 2009 Brewing engineers in Germany are investigating a new process combination that could enable beer makers to cut their energy consumption by as much as 20 percent. They propose a new production chain ... > full story -
Taking The Stress Off Yeast Produces Better Wine
September 9, 2009 Turning grape juice into wine is a stressful business for yeasts. A researcher in Spain has identified the genes in yeast that enable it to respond to stress and is investigating ways to improve ... > full story -
How To Boost Value Of Alzheimer's-fighting Compounds
September 7, 2009 The polyphenols found in red wine are thought to help prevent Alzheimer's disease, and new research has shown that some of those compounds in fact reach the ... > full story -
Hepatitis Healing Power Of Blueberry Leaves
August 10, 2009 A chemical found in blueberry leaves has shown a strong effect in blocking the replication of the hepatitis C virus, opening up a new avenue for treating chronic HCV infections, which affect 200 ... > full story -
Heavy Drinkers Face Significantly Increased Cancer Risk
August 4, 2009 Heavy drinkers of beer and spirits face a much higher risk of developing cancer than the population at large, say epidemiologists and cancer researchers. Heavy consumption of beer and spirits have ... > full story -
Scientists Uncork Potential Secret Of Red Wine's Health Benefits
August 3, 2009 Scientists have unraveled a mystery that has perplexed scientists since red wine was first discovered to have health benefits: How does resveratrol control inflammation? New research not only ... > full story
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