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Beer Is a Rich Source of Silicon and May Help Prevent Osteoporosis
A new study suggests that
beer is a significant source
of dietary silicon, a key
ingredient for increasing
bone mineral density. Beers
... > full story
Thyme Oil Can Inhibit COX2 and Suppress Inflammation
Researchers have found that
six essential oils -- from
thyme, clove, rose,
eucalyptus, fennel and
bergamot -- can suppress the
inflammatory COX-2 enzyme,
... > full story
Mango Effective in Preventing, Stopping Certain Colon, Breast Cancer Cells, Food Scientists Find
Mango fruit has been found
to prevent or stop certain
colon and breast cancer
cells in the lab, according
to a new study by food
... > full story
Lighting Can Influence How Wine Tastes
Researchers demonstrate that
the color of ambient
lighting can have an effect
on how a wine is judged. ... > full story
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Global Warming Could Significantly Impact US Wine and Corn Production, Scientists Say
December 15, 2009 — Environmental scientists have used a very high-resolution computer model to forecast the impact of climate change on US wine and corn production. The experiment focuses on the regional impact of ... > full story -
Adding One Single Gene to Yeast Dramatically Improves Bioethanol Production from Agricultural Waste
November 23, 2009 — With the introduction of a single bacterial gene into yeast, researchers have achieved three improvements in bioethanol production from agricultural waste material: 'More ethanol, less acetate and ... > full story -
Winemaking Enhanced by DNA Technology
November 23, 2009 — In winemaking, grape juice is turned to wine during the fermentation process by the action of a number of essential beneficial microorganisms -- namely, bacteria. Sometimes, though, harmful bacteria ... > full story -
Drunken Fruit Flies Help Scientists Find Potential Drug Target For Alcoholism
November 7, 2009 — Drunken fruit flies have helped researchers identify networks of genes -- also present in humans -- that play a key role in alcohol drinking behavior. This discovery provides an indication of why ... > full story -
Scientific Basis The 'Golden Rule' Of Pairing Wines And Foods
October 21, 2009 — Scientists are reporting the first scientific explanation for one of the most widely known rules of thumb for pairing wine with food: "Red wine with red meat, white wine with fish." The scientists ... > full story -
Study Shows How Substance In Grapes May Squeeze Out Diabetes
October 20, 2009 — A naturally produced molecule called resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, has been shown to lower insulin levels in mice when injected directly into the brain, even when the animals ate a ... > full story -
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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