# Announcements **URL:** https://community.alliancegenome.org/c/model-organism-yeast/announcements/237.md [Latest](https://community.alliancegenome.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.alliancegenome.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Announcements category](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/about-the-announcements-category/6955)
**Author:** [@DavidS](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/DavidS)\ **Replies:** 0
Do you have important information for the Yeast community? Add it here! --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Final Release of WormBase - October 2025](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/final-release-of-wormbase-october-2025/8466)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/final-release-of-wormbase-october-2025/8466 "2025-07-31T14:27:50Z")
WormBase announces the schedule for its final major update, WS298, in October 2025. This will mark the end of new WormBase releases and the shift to focus on integrating existing data into the Alliance of Genome Resource… --- ## [FlyBase needs your help!](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/flybase-needs-your-help/8433)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/flybase-needs-your-help/8433 "2025-06-09T14:45:38Z")
Because of recent changes to government funding, the NIH grant that supported FlyBase has been “terminated.” FlyBase is now reaching out to the community for emergency funding. There are new firewalls for international f… --- ## [2-yr postdoc in Yeast Evolutionary Genomics at Sorbonne](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/2-yr-postdoc-in-yeast-evolutionary-genomics-at-sorbonne/8420)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/2-yr-postdoc-in-yeast-evolutionary-genomics-at-sorbonne/8420 "2025-05-19T21:54:39Z")
There is a 2-year postdoctoral position available at Sorbonne Université (central Paris) to investigate the dynamic architecture of natural polyploid genomes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The project focuses on resolvi… --- ## [Yeast Biochemical Pathways incorporated into Gene Ontology annotations](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/yeast-biochemical-pathways-incorporated-into-gene-ontology-annotations/8388)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/yeast-biochemical-pathways-incorporated-into-gene-ontology-annotations/8388 "2025-04-09T17:03:45Z")
YeastPathways, the database of metabolic pathways and enzymes in the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is manually curated and maintained by the biocuration team at SGD. This resource is jam-packed with informatio… --- ## [Give a Gift / Support SGD](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/give-a-gift-support-sgd/7702)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/give-a-gift-support-sgd/7702 "2025-01-30T22:19:06Z")
Your generous gift to SGD enables us to continue providing essential information for your research and teaching efforts. Donations are now critical for our work to continue and are greatly appreciated. To contribute, pl… --- ## [SGD is Global Biodata Coalition's feature of the week!](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgd-is-global-biodata-coalitions-feature-of-the-week/8272)
**Author:** [@edith](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/edith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgd-is-global-biodata-coalitions-feature-of-the-week/8272 "2025-01-08T20:50:37Z")
The Global Biodata Coalition is profiling SGD this week! Click to learn more about how SGD impacts scientific research - https://bit.ly/3W7XdI9 Saccharomyces Genome Database January 5, 2025 What kind of data does th… --- ## [Sign the open letter showing support for sustainable funding for biodata resources](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sign-the-open-letter-showing-support-for-sustainable-funding-for-biodata-resources/7923)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sign-the-open-letter-showing-support-for-sustainable-funding-for-biodata-resources/7923 "2024-12-02T14:37:12Z")
The Global Biodata Coalition has an open letter campaign to show support for sustainable funding for biodata resources. Please take a minute to read and sign https://globalbiodata.org/open-letter-campaign/ --- ## [AlphaFold protein structures now on SGD protein pages](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/alphafold-protein-structures-now-on-sgd-protein-pages/7915)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/alphafold-protein-structures-now-on-sgd-protein-pages/7915 "2024-11-19T18:09:27Z")
We are thrilled to announce that we have now integrated AlphaFold protein structures into SGD protein pages! This cutting-edge addition provides detailed, high-accuracy 3D models of protein structures, offering invaluabl… --- ## [SGD Community Wiki will be shutting down soon](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgd-community-wiki-will-be-shutting-down-soon/7824)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgd-community-wiki-will-be-shutting-down-soon/7824 "2024-10-04T18:07:23Z")
Due to ongoing cuts to our funding, SGD is trimming unused services. Next up is the SGD Community Wiki. We will be moving some of the pages and information to the SGD Help site. If there is anything you need from the … --- ## [YeastMine shutting down July 15](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/yeastmine-shutting-down-july-15/7720)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/yeastmine-shutting-down-july-15/7720 "2024-07-01T16:39:01Z")
Due to ongoing cuts to our funding, SGD can no longer continue to provide the YeastMine data warehouse resource. It is with heavy hearts that we discontinue this service. Back in 2011, SGD implemented InterMine (http:/… --- ## [Reference Genome Annotation Update R64.5](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/reference-genome-annotation-update-r64-5/7708)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/reference-genome-annotation-update-r64-5/7708 "2024-06-19T15:44:46Z")
Reference Genome Annotation Update R64.5 The S. cerevisiae strain S288C reference genome annotation was updated. The new genome annotation is release R64.5.1, dated 2024-05-29. Note that the underlying genome sequence it… --- ## [International Commission on Yeasts: June 2024 Yeast Newsletter](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/international-commission-on-yeasts-june-2024-yeast-newsletter/7699)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/international-commission-on-yeasts-june-2024-yeast-newsletter/7699 "2024-06-07T16:30:13Z")
The June 2024 issue of the Yeast Newsletter is now available for download: Please visit the Yeast Newsletter (YNL) website: http://www.uwo.ca/biology/YeastNewsletter/Index.html --- ## [Support SGD and your other community resources by citing them!](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/support-sgd-and-your-other-community-resources-by-citing-them/7674)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/support-sgd-and-your-other-community-resources-by-citing-them/7674 "2024-05-17T20:49:55Z")
As a valued member of the genetics community, we know you’re no stranger to the vital role that community-driven databases, knowledgebases, and stock centers have played in advancing our understanding of model organi… --- ## [New user interface for YeastMine](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-user-interface-for-yeastmine/7609)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/new-user-interface-for-yeastmine/7609 "2024-04-03T00:00:00Z")
At SGD we provide high-quality curated genomic, genetic, and molecular information on the genes and gene products of the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Twelve years ago, in order to accommodate the increasingly … --- ## [Changes to Saccharomyces cerevisiae GFF3 file](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/changes-to-saccharomyces-cerevisiae-gff3-file/7566)
**Author:** [@edith](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/edith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/changes-to-saccharomyces-cerevisiae-gff3-file/7566 "2024-03-01T19:49:20Z")
The saccharomyces\_cerevisiae.gff contains sequence features of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and related information such as Locus descriptions and GO annotations. It is fully compatible with Generic Feature Format Version 3)… --- ## [SGD's Social Media Footprint is Expanding](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgds-social-media-footprint-is-expanding/7373)
**Author:** [@edith](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/edith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/sgds-social-media-footprint-is-expanding/7373 "2023-12-05T00:11:16Z")
SGD is spreading into new social media realms. Follow us on Mastodon (@yeastgenome@genomic.social) and on BlueSky (@yeastgenome.bsky.social) for all the latest information and news from SGD! --- ## [Updates to legacy yeast gene names](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/updates-to-legacy-yeast-gene-names/7304)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/updates-to-legacy-yeast-gene-names/7304 "2023-11-02T19:28:38Z")
SGD has long been the keeper of the official Saccharomyces cerevisiae gene nomenclature. Robert Mortimer handed over this responsibility to SGD in 1993 after maintaining the yeast genetic map and gene nomenclature for 30… --- ## [Reference Genome Annotation Update R64.4](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/reference-genome-annotation-update-r64-4/7135)
**Author:** [@stacia](https://community.alliancegenome.org/u/stacia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.alliancegenome.org/t/reference-genome-annotation-update-r64-4/7135 "2023-09-08T21:12:51Z")
The S. cerevisiae strain S288C reference genome annotation has been updated. The new genome annotation is release R64.4.1, dated 2023-08-23. Note that the underlying genome sequence itself was not altered in any way. Th… [Next page](https://community.alliancegenome.org/c/model-organism-yeast/announcements/237.md?page=1)