Unravelling the genetic blueprint of wine yeast

摘要

In a world first, scientists at the Australian Wine Research Institute have sequenced the wine yeast genome, characterising the 'recipes of life' that shape this winemaker's 'friend'. Unlocking the secret to what makes wine yeast tick will put winemakers in a stronger position to use science to their advantage. This work paves the way for the development of new yeast strains, potentially leading to innovative solutions to tackle stuck fermentation and to create wines with desired alcohol levels and flavour profiles.rnEvery four years, the Olympic Games inspire the world with spectacular performances and feats of endurance, speed and grace. We marvel at the athletic performance of the competitors; most of us can only wonder how these champions reach the standards they do. What makes world record-breakers so profoundly different to the rest of us? Are we not the same species, and therefore shouldn't we all have the same potential? Couldn't we also win gold in swimming or running if we had the same training regimes, diet, lifestyle, etc.?