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Thank fungi for cheese, wine and beer this holiday season

  • Written by Antonis Rokas, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Biological Sciences and Professor of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University
Thank fungi for cheese, wine and beer this holiday seasonThese foods are all dependent on microorganisms for their distinctive flavor.margouillat photo/Shutterstock.com

It’s hard to imagine a holiday table without bread, meat, vegetables, wine, beer or a board of French cheeses for those with more adventurous palates. Savoring these delicacies with family and friends is part of what makes the...

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