Yeast Missing Sex Genes Undergo Unexpected Sexual Reproduction

An emerging form of the pathogenic yeast Candida is able to complete a full sexual cycle in a test tube, even though it’s missing the genes for reproduction. And it may also do so while infecting us, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers. “Sex contributes to the Candida yeast species’ evolutionary success,” said Joseph Heitman, M.D., Ph.D.

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