Yeast is already a familiar ingredient to bakers and winemakers, but new research from the University of Georgia suggests it can also trace the footsteps of our ancestors. Humans domesticated baker’s yeast as early as 7000 BCE to make bread, beer, wine and sake. However, wild varieties of the same yeast species also live on trees. These domesticated … Continue reading "Spread of baker’s yeast tied to human migration" The post Spread of baker’s yeast tied to human migration appeared first on UGA Research News.

Collaborative approach bridges research-to-clinic gap for personalized cancer treatment New research from the University of Georgia’s School of Medicine promises to accelerate the development of personalized cancer treatment. The project is led by Dr. Yana Zavros, UGA’s inaugural Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Molecular Medicine and a leading researcher in cellular and molecular translational medicine. Zavros and … Continue reading "UGA’s School of Medicine leads cutting-edge cancer research" The post UGA’s School of Medicine leads cutting-edge cancer research appeared first on UGA Research News.