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Saccharomyces

American

[sah-ker-oh-mahy-seez] / ˌsɑ kər oʊˈmaɪ siz /

noun

Mycology. a genus of single-celled fungi whose numerous species include those used extensively in food production and fermentation, especially S. cerevisiae.

Saccharomyces Scientific

/ săk′ə-rō-mī′sēz′ /

See under yeast

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The yeast -- Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii -- is a commonly used and safe probiotic.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024

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

In the wild, the yeast strain of interest, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, prefers glucose and lacks the ability to metabolize xylose.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 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

At the same time there are strong grounds for insisting on the resemblances between Endomyces, a hyphal fungus bearing yeast-like asci, and such a form as Saccharomyces anomalus.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various

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