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A new species of yeast has been discovered deep in the Amazon jungle. In a paper published on-line in FEMS Yeast Research, IFR scientists and colleagues from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador describe the novel characteristics of Candida carvajalis sp. nov.
Yeasts have long been the powerhouses of our food and fermentation industries. Each new species adds to our knowledge of the yeast gene pool and even small genetic differences have the potential for major economic impact. Furthermore, as oil reserves diminish, the race is on to find novel varieties for use in sustainable biofuel production.A new species of yeast has been discovered deep in the Amazon jungle. In a paper... more
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Intensive cattle farming is decimating the Amazon rainforest, but there is hope - in the shape of a marble-sized, purple berry, staple ingredient of a popular smoothie. Families in Brazil are seeing their lives are being transformed by the ultimate sustainable fruit. It's quite surprising to me that so much attention is paid to the decimation of the forest by soya crops, for example, when the beef industry is doing more than it's part to wipe it out...95% of it actually!!!Intensive cattle farming is decimating the Amazon rainforest, but there is hope - in... more
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A 12-tonne minke whale was found in a remote corner of the Amazon, 1,000 miles from the ocean, having become separated from its pod, disoriented and stranded up river. Can you imagine going out fishing one morning and seeing a whale?? A 12-tonne minke whale was found in a remote corner of the Amazon, 1,000 miles from... more
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On a trip to Iquitos, Peru to see Macchu Picchu, Kristen Doyle comes across a retreat center in the middle of the Amazon jungle. She decides to take part in a hallucinogenic Shaman ritual, uncovering past lives and getting back to the true essence of humanity.On a trip to Iquitos, Peru to see Macchu Picchu, Kristen Doyle comes across a retreat... more
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