Wissenschaftler haben Hefe so manipuliert, dass sie die Wirkstoffe der traditionellen Kräutermedizin Ashwagandha produziert, was möglicherweise die Notwendigkeit verringert, den gesamten Strauch anzubauen und zu kultivieren.

Answering the question why ashwagandha is used.

> Powdered extracts of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) have been part of traditional Indian medicine for millennia. It’s surged in popularity in recent years as a sleep aid and stress and anxiety reliever, thanks to certain corners of social media and celebrity influencers.

> Any medicinal benefits are usually chalked up to compounds called withanolides in the roots, but it’s a lot of effort to grow the whole plant just for that. In a new study, scientists have found a more efficient way – get yeast to make them.