Brewer's yeast, is a natural leaven obtained from the fungus Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Traditionally used in the manufacture of beers and breads, this yeast is valued for its rich nutritional profile, ...

A while back, I was testing a recipe for grissini, or Italian breadsticks, that called for both baker's and brewer's yeast. Found in focaccia recipes, too, brewer's yeast is a holdover from the early ...

Hair loss affects everyone, regardless of gender or age. Whether it is caused by stress, hormonal change, nutrient loss, or genetics, thin hair or a poor-looking hairline can be distressing. But what ...

Crack the vast menu at any self-respecting beer bar, and you're bound to run into a scientific name among the descriptions: Brettanomyces, affectionately known as Brett. I've heard American brewers ...

Scientists have developed an innovative method to produce and rapidly analyze a vast array of macrocyclic peptides, molecules increasingly used in modern medicine. The research, published in Nature ...

In the early 1990s, during a cross-Canada tour in support of my second book about beer, I was approached by a gentleman touting the local brewery he had just opened. Visibly proud, he explained that ...