A fungal superbug is spreading through hospitals and nursing homes at an 'alarming rate,' with the CDC recently calling it an ...

There are numerous types of yeast, and each one has its own unique properties. Here's 10 that are ideal for baking, brewing, ...

In brief Candida auris infections have surged from 52 cases in 2016 to over 4,500 in 2023, CDC data shows The fungus kills ...

Lurking within the genomes of nearly all species--including plants, fungi, and even humans--are genes that are passed from generation to generation with no clear benefit to the organism. Called ...

Sourdough expert and co-founder of Hart Bageri, Richard Hart, wants to debunk a major myth about sourdough starter. The professional baker says that it isn't actually precious and can easily be ...

This was an alarming start to the idea of gene de-extinction. As we know from movies like The Thing, digging up frozen creatures from the ice is a bad idea. Many scientists felt that recovering the ...

Some people scrub them every day while others say letting water run over them in the shower is enough. So are you cleaning ...

Researchers at the Stowers Institute discovered how selfish genes manipulate inheritance by forming toxic protein clusters. These genes, found in yeast, evolve rapidly to outpace genetic suppression ...

The researchers also found that the hydrophobic glass was effective in adhering to a species of yeast known as S. cerevisiae, commonly known as baker's or brewer's yeast. This means that the ...

Here’s what never to give your fur baby, including foods, beverages and artificial sweeteners that can be deadly.

The unexpected discovery may provide scientists with new insights into how cancer develops — and how to combat it.

Georgia Tech scientists are revealing how decades-long research programs have transformed our understanding of evolution, ...