Microbiology

Could the future of brewing be found in a remote Scandinavian farmhouse?

A large-scale genetic study of traditional farmhouse breweries in Scandinavia and the Baltic region has uncovered a remarkable reservoir of beer yeast diversity that may resemble the rich microbial landscape of Europe’s pre-industrial breweries. The study, led by Prof. Kevin Verstrepen (VIB and KU Leuven) and published in Current Biology, suggest that this living archive of yeasts could inspire a new generation of brewing innovation.

New study uncovers mechanisms of bacterial dormancy involving protein aggregation

Researchers revealed a mechanism involving protein aggregation that allows bacteria to enter a dormant state

A brown ale or hoppy lager? Even fruit flies have a preference.

And that’s good news for farmers.

Microbiome researchers challenge the state of the art in colon cancer biomarker discovery.

New methodologies in unravelling complex disease-microbiome associations

AI predicts the taste and quality of beer

Revolutionizing the beverage industry and making better beer

A new toolbox allows engineering genomes without CRISPR

Belgian expertise helps Danish company revolutionize non-alcoholic brewing

Two new yeast strains on the market for brewing non-alcoholic beers

Belgian researchers demonstrate that the gut microbiome can help predict the course of multiple sclerosis

Leuven researchers discover potential anti-cancer agents in diseased fish 

Genes in the DNA of Pseudomonas bacteria are responsible for oximidine production

Triple discovery unveils insights into type 2 diabetes

Research illuminates profound influence of genetics on treatment response, the direct link between type 2 diabetes and reduction in lung function, and the pivotal role of the gastrointestinal tract in regulating blood sugar levels

VIB and AB Biotek join forces to develop superior yeast strains for bioethanol production

Collaboration to meet global needs of bioethanol industry

New technique to speed up development of antibiotics