Along the lines of 'Better Living Through Genetic Manipulation', scientists at Rice University have created a beer that could enhance your chances at longevity:
"BioBeer, as it's called, has three genes spliced into special brewer's yeast that produce resveratrol, the chemical in red wine that is thought to protect against diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's and other age-related conditions."
Full article accessible here in Discovery news.
I wanna know, though, how does it taste? Would you drink this?
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
BioBeer -- It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This...
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beer,
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