Breakthrough with biofuel: How alcohol damages microbes that produce it

Is drinking together more fun? Study sheds light on the science of shared intoxication

Feeling more connected and enjoying conversations more is a common reason people drink alcohol in social settings. Now, research published in the journal Psychopharmacology provides scientific backing for this experience. The study found that alcohol enhances the enjoyment of social interactions and feelings of being connected to your conversation partner, regardless of whether they are also drinking. However, the positive experience of alcohol …

Breakthrough with biofuel: How alcohol damages microbes that produce it

Researchers achieved a breakthrough in understanding the vulnerability of microbes to the alcohols they produce during fermentation of plant biomass.

UC Breakthrough Aims to Make Biofuel Cheaper

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory achieved a breakthrough in understanding the vulnerability of microbes to the alcohols they produce during fermentation of plant biomass.