Category: Y
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Yeast episomal plasmid (YEP)
A cloning vehicle used for introduction of constructions (i.e., genes and pieces of genetic material) into certain yeast strains at high copy number. YEP can replicate in both Escherichia coli and certain yeast strains.
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Yeast artificial chromosomes (YAC)
Pieces of DNA (usually human DNA) that have been cloned (made) inside living yeast cells. While most bacterial vectors cannot carry DNA pieces that are larger than 50 base pairs, YACs can typically carry DNA pieces that are as large as several hundred base pairs.
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Y chromosome
A sex chromosome that is characteristic of male zygotes (and cells) in species in which the male typically has two unlike sex chromosomes. A sex-determining chromosome present in one-half of a male’s sperm. The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm having a result in a male (XY chromosome). A chromosome that determines sex, it…
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Yogiraj
The title given to yoga master.
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Yogi
One who practices yoga.
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Yoga sutras
A collection of 195 Sanskrit aphorisms organized by Patanjali, an ancient Indian scholar, that are considered an authoritative source of yoga instruction.
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Yoga nidra
This term describes the state of relaxation that is in between waking and dream sleep; it can be achieved through the systematic practice of a prescribed sequence.
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Yogananda, paramahansa
A leading spiritual figure of the twentieth century whose Self-Realization Fellowship teaches kriya yoga; initiated Mani Finger into yoga.
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Yoga
Yoga is a system built on three main structures: exercise, breathing, and meditation. When yoga is practiced regularly, these systems are designed to work in unison and produce a clear mind and a strong body. There are four types or “paths” of yoga: Jnana, the path of knowledge; Bhakti, the path of devotion; Karma, the…
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Yogurt
A custard-like product made by fermenting concentrated whole or skimmed milk with or without added fruits or flavorings. In the early part of the seventeenth century, an English travel writer reported that the people in Turkey were fond of a dish of sour milk called yoghurd. In the succeeding centuries, yoghurd was followed by many…