Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as baker's or brewer's yeast, is one of the most studied microorganisms in the realm of fermentation technology. This species of yeast has been utilized for ...

With their small and compact genomes, the hemiascomycetes (the group of fungi that includes S. cerevisiae) represent a powerful model for comparative genomics and studies of genome evolution 4,5,6. As ...

Genetically modified probiotic yeast S. boulardii can prevent bloodstream infections, making it safer for immunocompromised patients, including the elderly and infants.

In a recent study published in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, a team of researchers from Brazil presented a fatal case of a patient developing Saccharomyces cerevisiae infection and ...

A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs tailored to address specific diseases. The ...