Yeast
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UBC scientist’s ‘mutant yeast’ from space could help future astronauts, cancer patientsLast November, UBC pharmaceutical science professor Corey Nislow was among the lucky few who were able to send research samples aboard NASA's Artemis 1 lunar mission.ScienceJan 11, 2023
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B.C. scientist flying to Florida to retrieve his yeast from space"Out last common ancestor with yeast was a billion years ago, (but) half of our genes operation very much the same way," said UBC pharmaceutical sciences professor Corey Nislow.ScienceDec 15, 2022
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‘I’m emotional’: Man bakes sourdough from 4,500-year-old Egyptian yeastThe co-creator of the Xbox has turned his attention to a new pursuit: resurrecting a sourdough recipe from ancient Egypt.TrendingAug 7, 2019
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Recall issued for brewer’s yeast sold at Peterborough and Lindsay storesJo Anne's Place Health Foods 1-pound product is being recalled.ConsumerFeb 28, 2019
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Alberta group pushes for rules as discovery opens doors for homemade morphineScientists have figured out the steps to make morphine and similar painkillers without using opium poppies, opening the door for home-brewed drugs and potential abuse.CanadaMay 18, 2015
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SIAST ensures Great Western beer ingredient lives foreverSIAST is identifying DNA of proprietary yeast culture used by Saskatoon’s Great Western Brewing Company.ScienceSep 5, 2014
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