Yeast, What is it Good For? (Absolutely Something)
Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 13:35
in Biology & Nature
You know that humans have used yeast for thousands of years for baking and brewing, but did you know that it’s also prized for its applications in medical research? The metabolic processes of yeast cells are similar to mammal cells, and since yeast reproduces quickly, experimental results can be obtained much faster than they would using animals. Yeast’s rapid reaction time has allowed scientists to put all sorts of research in fast-forward, with the aim of efficiently developing new disease treatments. read more
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