Conjugation is a form of horizontal gene transfer that allows the exchange of genetic material between two organisms or cells ...

Red tides are one of nature’s most captivating yet perplexing phenomena. These events, characterized by the reddish ...

Using single-cell RNA sequencing, we mapped thousands of expression quantitative trait loci in yeast, including a variant in GPA1 that influences gene expression, cell-cycle occupancy, and mating ...

Experts warn that tight-fitting underwear creates serious risks for reproductive health, increases infection chances, and may ...

In a laboratory at Curtin University in Australia, researchers have stumbled upon what might seem like a magical ...

Many religious fasts coincide with what would once have been periods of scarcity. In this way, fasting served a purpose for millennia. It could serve a very different purpose now.

A while back, I was testing a recipe for grissini, or Italian breadsticks, that called for both baker's and brewer's yeast. Found in focaccia recipes, too, brewer's yeast is a holdover from the ...

Heart Health Supplements: Coenzyme Q10 and Red Yeast Rice support cardiovascular health* CoQ10 for Heart Health: Each serving offers 1,200 mg of red yeast rice and 100 mg of Co-Q10 Red Yeast Rice ...

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free and usually gluten-free way to add a savory, nutty flavor to dishes. It provides vitamins, minerals, and protein to the diet. Benefits may include boosting energy ...

A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) in the body. People with diabetes are more prone to getting these infections because their blood sugar levels are often ...

Cutaneous candidiasis is a yeast infection that affects the skin and causes a red rash accompanied by dry and scaly patches of skin. Sometimes, these scales will ooze pus or become crusty. Although ...