Saccharomyces

American  

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

noun

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

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Saccharomyces Scientific  

/ săk′ə-rō-mī′sēz′ /

1. See under yeast

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Example Sentences

In a recent study, Purusharth I. Rajyaguru and colleagues used Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a type of yeast commonly used in research, to explore how life might respond to Mars-like stress.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 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

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

The organisms found by Schipin consisted of a species of Saccharomyces and two bacilli, Bacillus acidi lactici and a non-sporulating bacillus.

From The Bacillus of Long Life a manual of the preparation and souring of milk for dietary purposes, together with and historical account of the use of fermente by Douglas, Loudon