CFG1: Gene For Beer Foam Discovered
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 13:10
in Health & Medicine
The yeast used to make beer has yielded what may be the first gene for beer foam, CFG1, scientists are reporting in a new study. The discovery opens the door to new possibilities for improving the frothy "head" so critical to the aroma and eye appeal of the world's favorite alcoholic beverage, beer. And it gives Science 2.0 another reason to write about beer. read more