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April 18, 2024

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E-Tongue Can Detect White Wine Spoilage Before Humans Can

Apr. 17, 2024 — While the electronic tongue bears little physical resemblance to its namesake, the strand-like sensory probes of the 'e-tongue' still outperformed human senses when detecting contaminated wine in a recent study. In a recent experiment, the e-tongue ...

Physical Activity Is Insufficient to Counter Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption

Feb. 8, 2024 — Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new ...

Genetic Diversity of Wild North American Grapes Mapped

Dec. 19, 2023 — Wild North American grapes are now less of a mystery after researchers decoded and catalogued the genetic diversity of nine species of this valuable wine ...

Alcohol Consumption May Have Positive and Negative Effects on Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Nov. 28, 2023 — A new study found that alcohol consumption may have counteractive effects on CVD risk, depending on the biological presence of certain circulating metabolites -- molecules that are produced during ...

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Sustainable Solution for Wastewater Polluted by Dyes Used in Many Industries

Mar. 19, 2024 — Water pollution from dyes used in textile, food, cosmetic and other manufacturing is a major ecological concern with industry and scientists seeking ...

Researchers Have Taught an Algorithm to 'Taste'

Dec. 1, 2023 — Incorporating human tastes into artificial intelligence makes it easier for wine buyers thirsting for the right wine. Researchers have shown that AI can accurately predict individual wine ...

Why Do Some People Get Headaches from Drinking Red Wine?

Nov. 20, 2023 — Researchers think that a flavanol found naturally in red wines can interfere with the proper metabolism of alcohol and can lead to a ...

New Study Reveals That Bees Cannot Taste Even Lethal Levels of Pesticides

Nov. 16, 2023 — New research has revealed that bumblebees cannot taste pesticides present in nectar, even at lethal concentrations. This means bumblebees are not able to avoid contaminated nectar, putting them at ...

Making Gluten-Free, Sorghum-Based Beers Easier to Brew and Enjoy

Nov. 2, 2023 — Though beer is a popular drink worldwide, it's usually made from barley, which leaves those with a gluten allergy or intolerance unable to enjoy the frothy beverage. Sorghum, a naturally gluten-free ...

Fungi Used in Food Production Could Lead to New Probiotics

Oct. 26, 2023 — According to a new study, 2 fungi used to produce food products have potential probiotic effects on gut ...

Warm Summers and Wet Winters Yield Better Wine Vintages

Oct. 11, 2023 — Wine quality is notorious for varying from year to year, but what makes for a 'good year?' Researchers show that weather plays an important role in determining wine quality. By analyzing 50 years’ ...

Ancient Technology Turns Plant-Based Cheese Into 'Something We Want to Eat'

Oct. 4, 2023 — To produce plant-based cheeses that feel and taste like dairy cheese, scientists have their sights set on fermentation. In a new research result, scientists demonstrate the potential of fermentation ...

Compound Derived from Hops Reduces Abundance of Gut Microbe Associated With Metabolic Syndrome

Sep. 21, 2023 — Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with ...

Colorful Primates Don't Have Better Color Vision, Study Finds

Sep. 22, 2023 — Primate species with better color vision are not more likely to have red skin or fur coloration, as previously ...

Muscaris Grapes: Molecular Secret of Lychee Note Revealed

Mar. 11, 2024 — Researchers have succeeded in identifying the odorants responsible for the characteristic lychee note of Muscaris ...

Red Blood Cells Exposed to Oxygen Deficiency Protect Against Myocardial Infarction

Sep. 1, 2023 — Red blood cells exposed to oxygen deficiency protect against myocardial infarction, according to a new study. The study also shows that the protective effect is enhanced by a nitrate-rich vegetable ...

Winery Experiences Affected by More Than What Is in Your Glass

July 19, 2023 — New research has determined that enjoying a tasting at a winery goes well beyond the sip. Scientists conducts research in the area of consumer behavior and branding with a special focus on luxury ...

Bioengineered Yeast Feed on Agricultural Waste

July 19, 2023 — Researchers have created a bioengineered yeast that can grow efficiently on a wide range of sugars from agricultural waste biomass, closing a carbon cycle for the biosynthesis of fuels, ...

Our Favorite Vintages and Their Precarious Mountainside Homes Are at Risk Due to Climate Change, Environmental Scientists Warn

July 14, 2023 — Tucked into the hillsides of Italy, Portugal, and Spain, some of the world's most famous -- and most difficult to maintain -- vineyards are heralded for their unique flavor profiles and ...

When a Rat Smells a Rat

June 20, 2023 — Some animals release chemical pheromones which can trigger behavioral or hormonal changes in other animals. It is known that calm rats can reduce the fear of nearby rats, but the exact mechanism was ...

Earliest Evidence of Wine Consumption in the Americas Found in Caribbean

May 22, 2023 — Scientists have found what they believe to be the earliest known evidence of wine drinking in the Americas, inside ceramic artefacts recovered from a small Caribbean ...

Too Much Water Can Make Whiskies Taste the Same

May 2, 2023 — While adding a little water is popularly thought to 'open up' the flavor of whisky, a new study indicates there's a point at which it becomes too much: about 20%. Researchers ...

'BeerBots' Could Speed Up the Brewing Process

Apr. 24, 2023 — Craft brewers are continuously upping the ante and coming up with innovative ways to make or flavor their newest beers. Now, researchers are adding a new twist of their own, speeding up the brewing ...

Want Better Kimchi? Make It Like the Ancients Did

Apr. 12, 2023 — In a combined experimental and theoretical study, researchers measured carbon dioxide levels in onggi during kimchi fermentation and developed a mathematical model to show how the gas was generated ...

Fermented Coffee's Fruity Aromas Demystified

Mar. 29, 2023 — Fermented coffee could bring a fruity taste to your morning cup of joe. This new kind of beverage has a raspberry-like taste and aroma, but what causes these sensations has been a mystery. Scientists ...

Genome Research: Origin and Evolution of Vine

Mar. 20, 2023 — Cultivation and growth of grapevines have strongly influenced European civilizations, but where the grapevine comes from and how it has spread across the globe has been highly disputed so far. In an ...

MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated With Fewer Alzheimer's Plaques and Tangles

Mar. 8, 2023 — People who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brain -- ...

New Discovery to Bulk Up Gluten-Free Fiber Supplement

Feb. 15, 2023 — Scientists have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fiber supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile plant-derived ...

Researchers Discover That Youth Binge Drinking Is Linked to Gut Microbiome Changes

Feb. 2, 2023 — The alterations are linked with poor ability to recognise emotions and cravings to consume ...

Coffee With Milk May Have an Anti-Inflammatory Effect

Jan. 30, 2023 — Can something as simple as a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans? Apparently so, according to a new study. A combination of proteins and antioxidants doubles the ...

Wine Forecast: Britain Could Be Chardonnay Champions by 2050

Dec. 5, 2022 — As a result of climate change, over one-fifth of the UK may have suitable weather by mid-Century to grow Chardonnay grapes for still wines, according to new ...

Antioxidant Flavonols Linked to Slower Memory Decline

Nov. 22, 2022 — People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, which are found in several fruits and vegetables as well as tea and wine, may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a new ...

Put the Kettle On! How Black Tea (and Other Favorites) May Help Your Health Later in Life

Nov. 22, 2022 — A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life -- however if you're not a tea drinker, there are other things you can add to your diet. The key is flavonoids, which are ...

Starved Yeast Poisons Clones

Nov. 7, 2022 — Yeast is not the simple single-celled microorganism we once thought, but a competitive killer. When starved of glucose, yeast releases a toxin that will poison other microorganisms that have entered ...