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Whiskey - potential biofuel for cars
Environment

Whiskey - potential biofuel for cars

Celtic Renewables used fermentation to convert whiskey by-products into biochemicals that could replace gasoline and diesel.

April 28, 2022
Bread and more than 14,000 years of history
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Bread and more than 14,000 years of history

In the Neolithic period, by grasping the fermentation technique, considered one of the cultural wonders of mankind, the Egyptians living on the banks of the Nile invente…

December 18, 2018
Decode the mysteries of the body
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Decode the mysteries of the body

The liver regains its original size after surgery, the salivary glands secrete 1.5 liters per day, the body begins to decompose immediately after 4 minutes of stopping b…

December 18, 2018
Making butanol from plants
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Making butanol from plants

As a chemical for industrial processes, butanol is used in everything from oil brakes, paint thinners, to plastics.

December 18, 2018
What makes the world's top beer?
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What makes the world's top beer?

Lager beer lovers always believe that their number one beer is the most special. But perhaps they will have to prepare this drink at Oktoberfest beer festival in October.

December 18, 2018
Evolution helps people drink alcohol
Archeology

Evolution helps people drink alcohol

Human ancestors evolved to consume ethanol in fermented fruits about 10 million years ago, before modern humans knew how to produce alcohol.

December 17, 2018
Biotechnology in Japan
Biology

Biotechnology in Japan

Japan views biotechnology as a very important industry, old biotechnology industries such as fermentation, enzyme production, product additives and fermented foods play…

December 17, 2018