Yeast infections in the vagina are caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans, 80 percent to 95 percent of the time. Some types of bacteria and fungus (yeast is a type of fungus) normally colonize our skin (called the normal flora of our skin).
However, if something alters the balance for these potential pathogens […]
Vaginal yeast infections occur when the yeast that is found naturally in and around the vagina grow in large numbers. via WAVE-TV Louisville
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Imagine a creature that changes gender to avoid same-sex mating. Or how about a creature that, when starved, thickens its skin and stays motionless for a month. These strange creatures are de rigeur for biologists.
Scientists count on model organisms to study all manner of biological processes and diseases. For example, the common ancestry of mice […]
The mannose containing polysaccharides formed by species of Nadsonia, Hanseniaspora, Kloeckera, and Saccharomyces were extracted with hot aqueous alkali and purified by precipitation as their copper complexes. Nadsonia fulvescens and Nadsonia elongata formed galactomannans, while Hanseniaspora and Kloeckera species and Saccharomyces ludwigii formed mannans. Hanseniaspora valbyensis, Hanseniaspora uvarum, and Kloeckera apiculata were a group which […]
Did you know that Candidiasis is a commonly known as a yeast or fungi infection and will occur at least once in 75 percent of all women. There are over 20 species of Candida with the most common strain being Candida albicans. These fungi live on all surfaces of our bodies. Under certain conditions, they […]
According to the Daily India, a new study has found that a precursor of niacin prolongs the life-span in yeast. This discovery has brought scientists a step closer to the possibility of finding a vitamin for longevity in humans.
The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by Dr. Charles Brenner at Dartmouth Medical […]
Ingredients manufacturers are seeking new ways to help dairy manufactures add value and extend their product lines. Along with the health benefits offered by probiotics, new aromas that appeal to consumers are emerging as a means of differentiation in the category. With this is mind, Cargill has introduced a new aromatic cheese culture to create subtle […]
