Yeast cells can be used to convert agricultural and forestry residues, as well as industrial byproducts, into valuable bioproducts. New and unexplored yeast strains may have properties that can ...

In lab-scale trials, use of the endolysin-making yeasts reduced the presence of the bacteria by 85% compared to a control group of the yeasts that hadn't been genetically modified. On average ...

"We were intrigued by the idea that unknown yeasts from unexplored tropical regions could have biotechnological and food technology potential. We launched a collaborative project with Dr.

Malassezia yeasts grow in the follicles and produce inflammation. Pre­disposing factors include immunosuppression, which may be from the human immunodeficiency virus, cancer or iatrogenic ...

Nikki A. Levin, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA. Note: The author reported no actual or potential ...