# Model Organism: Yeast **URL:** https://community.alliancegenome.org/c/model-organism-yeast/8.md [Latest](https://community.alliancegenome.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.alliancegenome.org/categories.md) --- ## [New Literature Summary Graphic on SGD Gene Pages](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-literature-summary-graphic-on-sgd-gene-pages/8741)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-literature-summary-graphic-on-sgd-gene-pages/8741 "2026-10-06T20:51:36Z")
We’ve updated the Literature section of SGD gene pages. You can now see how much has been published on a gene over time and which papers are the newest, without leaving the gene page. What’s new The Literature section o… --- ## [New Interaction Summary Graphic on SGD Gene Pages](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-interaction-summary-graphic-on-sgd-gene-pages/8740)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-interaction-summary-graphic-on-sgd-gene-pages/8740 "2026-10-05T23:43:28Z")
New Interaction Summary Graphic on SGD Gene Pages SGD’s interaction annotations are curated by BioGRID. They include physical and genetic interactions observed between at least two genes. At SGD, we’ve updated the Inter… --- ## [Enzyme Classifications and AlphaFold Structures Now on Gene Page Protein Sections](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/enzyme-classifications-and-alphafold-structures-now-on-gene-page-protein-sections/8739)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/enzyme-classifications-and-alphafold-structures-now-on-gene-page-protein-sections/8739 "2026-10-05T18:06:00Z")
We’ve updated the Protein section of SGD gene pages. It now shows a gene’s Enzyme Commission (EC) number, where one is assigned, and a thumbnail of its AlphaFold predicted structure. Both give you more protein informatio… --- ## [New Regulation Summary Graphic on Gene Pages](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-regulation-summary-graphic-on-gene-pages/8734)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-regulation-summary-graphic-on-gene-pages/8734 "2026-09-30T21:31:41Z")
We’ve updated the Regulation section of SGD gene pages. You can now see how many regulatory relationships a gene has without leaving the page, and open the full details in one click. What’s new The Regulation section of… --- ## [Save the Date: 33rd International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology Heads to Porto in 2027](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/save-the-date-33rd-international-conference-on-yeast-genetics-and-molecular-biology-heads-to-porto-in-2027/8729)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/save-the-date-33rd-international-conference-on-yeast-genetics-and-molecular-biology-heads-to-porto-in-2027/8729 "2026-09-23T17:02:21Z")
The yeast community’s flagship gathering is on the move again! The 33rd International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology (ICYGMB) will take place July 19-22, 2027, at the Fundação António Cupertino de Mir… --- ## [How to Download Phenotype Annotations from SGD](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/how-to-download-phenotype-annotations-from-sgd/8725)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/how-to-download-phenotype-annotations-from-sgd/8725 "2026-09-17T19:27:56Z")
Q: Is it possible to download a flat file for all phenotype annotations? The short answer is yes! There are two easy ways to get all of the phenotype annotations at SGD. Option 1: The SGD Downloads Site SGD maintains a … --- ## [Finding Your Publication in SGD](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/finding-your-publication-in-sgd/8717)
**Author:** [@suzi](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/suzi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/finding-your-publication-in-sgd/8717 "2026-08-28T00:38:58Z")
One of the most common questions we receive is: “Where can I find my paper in SGD?” Your work is probably here, on SGD’s Literature tab. The Literature tab is organized into groups of papers, making it easy to find spec… --- ## [SGD Newsletter, August 2026](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgd-newsletter-august-2026/8714)
**Author:** [@suzi](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/suzi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgd-newsletter-august-2026/8714 "2026-08-20T21:05:00Z")
SGD Newsletter August 2026 About this newsletter: This is the August 2026 issue of the SGD newsletter. This issue features a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the first eukaryotic genome sequence, a suit… --- ## [Celebrating 30 Years Since the First Eukaryotic Genome](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/celebrating-30-years-since-the-first-eukaryotic-genome/8712)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/celebrating-30-years-since-the-first-eukaryotic-genome/8712 "2026-08-18T22:26:32Z")
This year marks the 30th anniversary of a landmark achievement in biology: the publication of the complete Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome sequence in 1996 - the first eukaryotic genome ever sequenced. Since before the … --- ## [The New Yeast Papers Page at SGD Just Got a Lot More Useful](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/the-new-yeast-papers-page-at-sgd-just-got-a-lot-more-useful/8711)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/the-new-yeast-papers-page-at-sgd-just-got-a-lot-more-useful/8711 "2026-08-14T23:55:06Z")
Keeping up with the yeast literature just got a bit easier! The New Yeast Papers page at SGD (yeastgenome.org/reference/recent) is your rolling monthly snapshot of publications newly added to the database. The exciting n… --- ## [New Pathway Pages: Comprehensive Views of Yeast Biochemical Pathways](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-pathway-pages-comprehensive-views-of-yeast-biochemical-pathways/8710)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-pathway-pages-comprehensive-views-of-yeast-biochemical-pathways/8710 "2026-08-11T21:24:33Z")
We’re excited to announce the release of Pathway Pages at SGD! These new pages provide comprehensive information about the 220 manually curated biochemical pathways in yeast, bringing together pathway diagrams, gene list… --- ## [Redesigned Chemical Pages at SGD: Comprehensive Small Molecule Information in One Place](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/redesigned-chemical-pages-at-sgd-comprehensive-small-molecule-information-in-one-place/8708)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/redesigned-chemical-pages-at-sgd-comprehensive-small-molecule-information-in-one-place/8708 "2026-08-07T17:55:53Z")
We’re pleased to announce the redesign of SGD’s chemical pages! These updated pages provide comprehensive information about small molecules relevant to yeast biology such as metabolites, drugs, and experimental compounds… --- ## [Redesigned Protein Complex Pages: Enhanced Data Access and Improved User Experience](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/redesigned-protein-complex-pages-enhanced-data-access-and-improved-user-experience/8707)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/redesigned-protein-complex-pages-enhanced-data-access-and-improved-user-experience/8707 "2026-08-04T23:59:33Z")
We’re excited to announce a comprehensive redesign of SGD’s macromolecular complex pages! We’ve overhauled these pages to make complex information more accessible, comprehensive, and easier to navigate. Why Protein Comp… --- ## [Functional Networks: A New Way to Explore Gene Relationships at SGD](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/functional-networks-a-new-way-to-explore-gene-relationships-at-sgd/8704)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/functional-networks-a-new-way-to-explore-gene-relationships-at-sgd/8704 "2026-08-03T17:35:52Z")
We’re excited to announce new Functional Networks sections on gene and complex pages at SGD! This powerful addition helps researchers understand how genes and proteins work together in biological systems. What Are Funct… --- ## [Explore the Redesigned SGD Search Landing Page](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/explore-the-redesigned-sgd-search-landing-page/8700)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/explore-the-redesigned-sgd-search-landing-page/8700 "2026-07-31T22:56:03Z")
We’re excited to announce the redesign of SGD’s search landing page, making it easier than ever to find the yeast biological information you need! What’s New? Enhanced Search Experience The new landing page features a… --- ## [Pacific Northwest Yeast Club - July 31st, 2026 in Bellingham, WA](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/pacific-northwest-yeast-club-july-31st-2026-in-bellingham-wa/8691)
**Author:** [@Rob](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/Rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/pacific-northwest-yeast-club-july-31st-2026-in-bellingham-wa/8691 "2026-07-02T22:20:11Z")
Join the Pacific Northwest Yeast Club for the 2026 PNWYC annual meeting! July 31st, 2026 at Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. Registration is FREE. Anyone working in any type of fungal system is welcome! … --- ## [Educational Resources Hosted at the Saccharomyces Genome Database](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/educational-resources-hosted-at-the-saccharomyces-genome-database/8681)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/educational-resources-hosted-at-the-saccharomyces-genome-database/8681 "2026-06-10T22:51:51Z")
--- ## [Understanding Gene Ontology Annotation Requirements: A Guide for Experimental Design](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/understanding-gene-ontology-annotation-requirements-a-guide-for-experimental-design/8680)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/understanding-gene-ontology-annotation-requirements-a-guide-for-experimental-design/8680 "2026-06-10T22:46:39Z")
--- ## [Biochemical Pathways at SGD: Comprehensive Integration and Access Across Multiple Platforms](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/biochemical-pathways-at-sgd-comprehensive-integration-and-access-across-multiple-platforms/8679)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/biochemical-pathways-at-sgd-comprehensive-integration-and-access-across-multiple-platforms/8679 "2026-06-08T21:05:33Z")
--- ## [SGD Newsletter, May 2026](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgd-newsletter-may-2026/8671)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgd-newsletter-may-2026/8671 "2026-05-29T18:55:22Z")
About this newsletter: This is the May 2026 issue of the SGD newsletter. The goal of this newsletter is to inform our users about new features in SGD and to foster communication within the yeast community. Contents J… --- ## [How to Find UTR Lengths for Yeast Genes](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/how-to-find-utr-lengths-for-yeast-genes/8666)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/how-to-find-utr-lengths-for-yeast-genes/8666 "2026-05-21T22:17:27Z")
Have you ever wondered where you can find information about the 5’ and 3’ UTRs (untranslated regions) for a list of yeast genes? If you’re working with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and need UTR information, we have several … --- ## [41st SMYTE: Small Meeting on Yeast Transport and Energetics](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/41st-smyte-small-meeting-on-yeast-transport-and-energetics/8654)
**Author:** [@suzi](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/suzi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/41st-smyte-small-meeting-on-yeast-transport-and-energetics/8654 "2026-04-22T22:39:56Z")
Dear SMYTE Community, We hope this message finds you well and looking forward to an exciting year ahead. The 41st SMYTE will take place in Chaves, Portugal, from 12 to 16 September 2026, with the scientific programm… --- ## [Adding a New Gene to the Reference Genome Annotation](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/adding-a-new-gene-to-the-reference-genome-annotation/8655)
**Author:** [@edith](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/edith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/adding-a-new-gene-to-the-reference-genome-annotation/8655 "2026-04-23T21:57:04Z")
SGD maintains the most up-to-date version of the complete genomic sequence of S. cerevisiae strain S288C. If your lab has characterized a gene or genomic feature that isn’t yet annotated, getting it added is a meaningful… --- ## [Naming Your Newly Characterized Yeast Gene: A Guide to SGD Gene Nomenclature](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/naming-your-newly-characterized-yeast-gene-a-guide-to-sgd-gene-nomenclature/8647)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/naming-your-newly-characterized-yeast-gene-a-guide-to-sgd-gene-nomenclature/8647 "2026-04-03T21:19:46Z")
Have you discovered the function of a previously uncharacterized Saccharomyces cerevisiae gene? Here’s everything you need to know about giving it an official standard name. Understanding Yeast Gene Nomenclature SGD mai… --- ## [Saccharomyces cerevisiae: The Very Model of a Modern Model Organism](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/saccharomyces-cerevisiae-the-very-model-of-a-modern-model-organism/8637)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/saccharomyces-cerevisiae-the-very-model-of-a-modern-model-organism/8637 "2026-03-09T15:20:02Z")
The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) Division of Cell Biology, Development & Physiology (CDP) is pleased to host the 18th annual CDP Spring Research Symposium on Monday March 23rd, 2026 from 9 am - 6 pm in … --- ## [EMBO Workshop: The rules of the game – biophysical & molecular principles in cellular evolution](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/embo-workshop-the-rules-of-the-game-biophysical-molecular-principles-in-cellular-evolution/8600)
**Author:** [@MarcoFumasoni](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/MarcoFumasoni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/embo-workshop-the-rules-of-the-game-biophysical-molecular-principles-in-cellular-evolution/8600 "2026-03-04T17:57:23Z")
Oeiras, Portugal | 2–5 June 2026 | Hybrid format Applications are now open for the EMBO Workshop “The rules of the game: biophysical & molecular principles in cellular evolution”, to be held in Oeiras (Portugal) from 2–… --- ## [In Memoriam: David Botstein](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/in-memoriam-david-botstein/8629)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/in-memoriam-david-botstein/8629 "2026-03-02T15:41:10Z")
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of David Botstein, a towering figure in modern genetics and a foundational force behind the Saccharomyces Genome Database (SGD). SGD began in the early 1990s in … --- ## [Introducing BLAST Search for SGD at the Alliance of Genome Resources](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/introducing-blast-search-for-sgd-at-the-alliance-of-genome-resources/8623)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/introducing-blast-search-for-sgd-at-the-alliance-of-genome-resources/8623 "2026-02-17T20:11:12Z")
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new BLAST service for Saccharomyces Genome Database (SGD) data, now available at the Alliance of Genome Resources. This release marks another significant milestone in our ongo… --- ## [See you at #Yeast26!](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/see-you-at-yeast26/8615)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/see-you-at-yeast26/8615 "2026-02-04T16:05:09Z")
Join SGD at #Yeast26 for cutting-edge #yeast research, networking opportunities, engaging talks, poster sessions, and workshops, for everyone from early career scientists to experienced researchers! Abstract submission b… --- ## [Helpful Educational Resources](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/helpful-educational-resources/8609)
**Author:** [@edith](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/edith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/helpful-educational-resources/8609 "2026-01-30T17:52:05Z")
Take a look at SGD’s dedicated help page that lists resources for teaching and learning about general science concepts. [Next page](https://community.alliancegenome.org/c/model-organism-yeast/8.md?page=1)