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Posted: November 27, 2008 |
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A team of college students at Rice University in Texas is engineering a new strain of beer that contains resveratrol, the heart-healthy ingredient found in red wine. The project is part of the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, in which students design and build useful biological organisms using DNA "building blocks."
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Produced by: Lea Winerman |
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| Resveratrol is found in the skin and seeds of grapes used to make red wine, as well as in peanuts, blueberries, cranberries and other plants. Some research suggests that resveratrol helps prevent damage to blood vessels and reduces "bad" cholesterol. |
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Speaking: Thomas Segall-Shapiro
Photo Credit: Joseph Noel, Salk Institute, Audio Credit: Lea Winerman |
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