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Spores & Yeast: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a common spore-forming yeast, known better as brewers' yeast. Some strains also release enzymes toxic to...
Sylvia Rose
Dec 14, 20246 min read
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Killer Yeast: Assassins of the Microworld
Killer yeasts secrete toxic proteins. Known as killer toxins, the proteins can eliminate susceptible cells within their own species or...
Sylvia Rose
Dec 10, 20246 min read
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Yeast: Potent Power of the Active Microworld
Yeast is a vital component of the microbial world, involved in diverse ecological processes. This amazing fungal organism is essential...
Sylvia Rose
Dec 8, 20246 min read
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Oil-Dwelling Microbes: Bacteria, Yeast & Mold
Culinary oils are teeming with microbial life such as bacteria, molds, yeast and other fungi. Popular oils like olive oil, vegetable oil,...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 3, 20246 min read
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Fermentation & Rot: Comparing Processes
Fermentation and rot are natural processes. While they may seem synonymous, a closer look reveals the differences between the two....
Sylvia Rose
Oct 13, 20245 min read
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Fermentation: Yeast & the Active Microworld
Fermentation is used intentionally by c. 8000 BCE to create honey mead , a blend of fermented honey and water. Yeast is crucial to...
Sylvia Rose
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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