Researchers at Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research UFZ GmbH, Leipzig, explored the effects of xenobiotics on gut microbiota using the Multifors bench-top bioreactor. Their findings highlight the impact of environmental contaminants like PFAS and BPX on microbial communities and metabolic pathways, emphasizing the need to consider these interactions for public health.

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences explored how yeast strains can naturally enhance color in white wine fermentation. Using the INFORS HT Multifors bioreactor and eve software, they examined Starmerella bacillaris strains that influence wine color, polyphenol content, and antioxidant properties. The findings suggest that S. bacillaris offers an eco-friendly alternative to artificial additives in winemaking, highlighting its potential to improve food quality naturally. This study paves the way for sustainable practices and innovative applications in food production and fermentation.

Researchers from the University of Athens have successfully harnessed crude glycerol, a biodiesel by-product, as a substrate for producing valuable compounds like polyols and yeast biomass. Their study highlights the adaptability of wild-type Yarrowia lipolytica strains under low pH, low temperature, and non-aseptic conditions, offering a sustainable approach to bio-based production.

This study, published on ScienceDirect, aimed to revolutionize bioproduction by developing a cost-effective, robust, and scalable platform using a novel approach with C. glutamicum and UF-SSL. This research eliminates costly media additives and energy-intensive detoxification steps, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable industrial ethanol production.