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Historical context
- Beer in the Ancient World
... beer brewing did not originate with the Romans but began thousands of years earlier. The Chinese brewed a type of beer but the product which became the most popular is credited to the Sumerians of Mesopotamia and most likely began over 10,000 years ago.
Into the future
- Unravelling the future of genetic modification in winemaking
No-one is rushing into it, but the bank of research into the genetic origin and make-up of yeasts is growing. As a result the future applications for genetic modification in wine could be fast approaching.
- Fermentation and anaerobic respiration
Fermentation is a widespread pathway, but it is not the only way to get energy from fuels anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen).
