We know a wine is dry when we taste it, but actually determining what makes it dry can be a tricky question to untangle and ...

"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. Onyetugo ...

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

People have been whipping up kefir for thousands of years by using bacteria, yeasts and other microorganisms called kefir grains (which are colonies of yeast and lactic acid bacteria that look ...

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 ...