Relatedly, if you have BV and then take antibiotics to treat it, you might be at higher risk of developing a yeast infection afterward, Dr. Ross says. That’s because the meds might not just kill off ...

Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infections affect up to 75% of people with a vagina at some point in their lifetime. Vaginas typically have a balance of good bacteria and yeast.

Dunn and Sheppard wanted to showcase the benefits of microbes and discover new wild yeast strains from nature for brewing beer—a beloved beverage celebrated for its diverse flavors. Madden, despite ...

Hoping to build on the LTEE’s findings, Desai began ideating his own experiment with yeast. Unlike the E. coli bacteria used by the LTEE, yeast is a eukaryotic organism, meaning it organizes its ...

In a study recently published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, researchers collected and examined the biotechnological potential of 2,000 West African yeast strains. The study—the ...

That’s because the meds might not just kill off the harmful bacteria; they could also knock out some of the good guys that are typically responsible for keeping yeast in check. Certain factors ...