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.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news162395184.html">Yeast missing sex genes undergo unexpected sexual reproduction</a></p> <p>An emerging form of the pathogenic yeast <i>Candida</i> 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.</p>