One of the four main components of beer, yeast is often overlooked in favor of flashier ingredients like malt and hops, but contributes a world of flavor. Here's what to know.

You've promised everyone a homemade pizza for dinner, you've prepped the toppings, the oven is hot (you're a pro, so you already know to use the broiler), and then you realize there's no yeast in the ...

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 ...

Scientists restored a banana-like flavor to beer yeast using the CRISPR tool in the goals to revive lost tastiness.

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Half the draw of going out to bars and restaurants (for some of us, anyway) is that you’re paying someone to take care of the dishes for you. And while these establishments typically have cleanliness ...