About SGD

The Saccharomyces Genome Database (SGD) provides comprehensive integrated biological information for the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae along with search and analysis tools to explore these data, enabling the discovery of functional relationships between sequence and gene products in fungi and higher organisms.

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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 using a credit card, please use this form: give.stanford.edu.

  • Under ‘Direct your gift,’ select ‘Other Stanford Designation’ from the pulldown menu
  • In the ‘Other’ text box, specify SGD by including the text “Saccharomyces Genome Database - Account : GHJKO, Genetics : WAZC”
  • Complete the form and payment to donate to SGD

If you’d like to contribute by check, please contact us at: sgd-helpdesk@lists.stanford.edu

Thank you for your support!

Meetings

Yeast Genetics Meeting 2026
June 13 to June 17, 2026 -

Asilomar Conference Grounds Pacific Grove, CA

Chromosome Biology and Cell States in Yeasts
July 27 to July 29, 2026 -

Niagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, NY

41st SMYTE Small Meeting on Yeast Transport and Energetics
September 12 to September 16, 2026 -

Chaves, Portugal

39th International Specialized Symposium on Yeasts (ISSY39)
November 08 to November 12, 2026 -

Seoul, South Korea

40th International Specialized Symposium on Yeasts (ISSY40)
August 22 to August 26, 2027 -

Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil

New & Noteworthy

Where to Order Yeast Strains: A Guide to Strain Resources - June 03, 2026

One of the most frequent questions we receive at the SGD Helpdesk is: “Where can I order yeast strains for my research?” We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to help you locate the strains you need, whether you’re looking for deletion mutants, specific genetic backgrounds, or specialized collections. Finding Strains Through SGD SGD makes it easy […]

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SGD Newsletter, May 2026 - May 27, 2026

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 Join Us at Yeast Genetics Meeting 2026 The Yeast Genetics Meeting is the premier meeting for people studying various […]

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How to Find UTR Lengths for Yeast Genes - May 21, 2026

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 solutions depending on your needs. Option 1: Bulk Download Files for Large Datasets If you’re analyzing multiple genes or […]

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Adding a New Gene to the Reference Genome Annotation - April 23, 2026

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 contribution. Here’s what SGD needs from you to do that: Publicly Available Data SGD only adds features based on […]

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Naming Your Newly Characterized Yeast Gene: A Guide to SGD Gene Nomenclature - April 03, 2026

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 maintains the S. cerevisiae nomenclature according to guidelines established by the yeast research community. These conventions ensure consistency and clarity across the field, making it […]

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