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'BioBeer' Hailed for Life-Extending Properties
November 13, 2008

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Researchers at Rice University have brewed up a beer that contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant believed to prevent disease and extend life, the Discovery Channel reported Nov. 10.

The 'BioBeer' is made with genetically engineered yeast that produces resveratrol, the same chemical that researchers think gives red wine some of its health-promoting properties. The brew was developed by Rice students as part of a genetic-engineering competition.

The students hope to win a patent for their beer, but they also say that the amount of resveratrol in the brew may not be high enough to have a beneficial effect on health.

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Posted by Doug on 20 Nov 08 04:53 PM EST
Yes, it may sound good in theory, but teenagers would start using that as an excuse to their parents, saying "well it may help with longevity of life" but they don't understand the short term effects such as injuries to themselves and others while intoxicated.

Posted by Nel on 18 Nov 08 01:19 PM EST
Right... first they concocted alcoholic energy drinks that makes energetic drunks... now this... If people dies an alcohol related deaths, FASD, family separation, suicide, mental health disorders and physical disorders... lets see how this extends life?!?!?!

Posted by Arnie on 15 Nov 08 01:52 PM EST
Now we can treat older healthier alcoholics. Whoopee!

Posted by Mike on 14 Nov 08 10:55 AM EST
Great...just what we need...another gimmick to push beer, the number one beverage of choice for underage youth and binge drinkers. The researchers at Rice probably need to have their heads examined.

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