Life is busy busy these days for The Academic Wino! In lieu of a review post today, I’m happy to prepare a summary of some fascinating articles already covered within the past few months on this blog. Feel free to…
Author: Becca
Organic Viticulture Methods Alter Microbial Population Structure Towards Natural Biocontrol
As a result of conventional farming practices, many natural habitats have been destroyed, and the plant protection methods employed have not only been thought to cause human health problems, but also contribute to about 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. One…
Examining the Anthocyanin Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Port Wines
Port wines are created from the Duoro Demarcated Region in northern Portugal, and use several varieties of grapes, including Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão, and Tinta Amarela. One important characteristic of Port wines and Port-style…
Resveratrol Shown to Delay Onset and Significantly Reduce Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Mouse Model
http://arthritishubs.com/wp-content/ uploads/2011/05/arthritis.jpg Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a relatively common inflammatory disease that affects roughly 1-2% of the global population. With increasing age, prevalence of the disease increases, with roughly 5% of women over the age of 55 diagnosed. Whether or…