Who doesn't love a light, crunchy snack like popcorn? But you can take your snacking game a notch higher by adding ...

Forestry waste can be turned into a high-value fatty acid, thanks to a bright red yeast engineered by University of Alberta ...

Most of us are familiar with classic yeast cakes—fluffy, fragrant with butter and vanilla, often topped with fruits and ...

On Thursday, March 13, the Department of Biology hosted Greg Lang, associate professor of biological sciences at Lehigh ...

Sourdough Bread Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, honors one of the world's oldest and most cherished forms of leavened ...

There are new signs that a dangerous fungus is once again on the move. Candida auris is a type of yeast that can cause ...

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

Georgia Tech scientists uncovered how whole-genome duplication emerges and remains stable over thousands of generations of ...

Lignans are low molecular weight polyphenolic compounds with important antitumor and antiviral properties. However, their low amounts in medicinal plants and complex structures make sustainable ...

Researchers have engineered yeast to efficiently convert methanol into D-lactic acid, a key compound for biodegradable plastics and pharmaceuticals. By optimizing gene and promoter combinations, they ...