Saccharomyces
Americannoun
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To build their system, the researchers used the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, an organism widely used both in brewing and scientific research.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026
The exact cocktail of bacteria in probiotic drinks can vary, with Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces, and Bifidobacterium being some of the most common.
From National Geographic • Feb. 8, 2024
The yeast species the researchers used, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, carries 16 chromosomes and is a much bigger challenge than bacteria, which typically have a single chromosome and a fraction as much DNA.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 8, 2023
They have used baker's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as an in vivo model for human cells.
From Science Daily • Oct. 4, 2023
It is supposed by some that Saccharomyces is a very degraded Ascomycete, in which the Torula condition has become fixed.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various
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