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

Thank you for your support!

Meetings

Life with 6000 Genes
August 31 to September 01, 2026 -

  Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence, Italy

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

The New Yeast Papers Page at SGD Just Got a Lot More Useful - August 14, 2026

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 news today is that this page has been upgraded with powerful new filtering options so you can cut straight to the papers […]

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New Pathway Pages: Comprehensive Views of Yeast Biochemical Pathways - August 11, 2026

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 lists, functional networks, and curated experimental data all in one place. Pathway pages offer a complete view of specific biochemical pathways in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. […]

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Redesigned Chemical Pages: Comprehensive Small Molecule Information in One Place - August 07, 2026

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, all in a more accessible, more user-friendly format. Why Chemical Information Matters Small molecules play crucial roles in yeast biology, from essential metabolites that keep […]

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Redesigned Protein Complex Pages: Enhanced Data Access and Improved User Experience - August 04, 2026

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 Complexes Matter Protein complexes are fundamental functional units in cells that operate as groups of proteins that work together to carry out specific biological processes. Since […]

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Functional Networks: A New Way to Explore Gene Relationships at SGD - August 03, 2026

We’re excited to announce new Functional Networks sections on gene and complex pages! This powerful addition helps researchers understand how genes and proteins work together in biological systems. What Are Functional Networks? The new Functional Networks section appears on most gene page, positioned just below the Gene Ontology section. It provides two complementary views of […]

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Community Forum

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The New Yeast Papers Page at SGD Just Got a Lot More Useful
Announcements
New Pathway Pages: Comprehensive Views of Yeast Biochemical Pathways
Announcements
Redesigned Chemical Pages at SGD: Comprehensive Small Molecule Information in One Place
Announcements
Redesigned Protein Complex Pages: Enhanced Data Access and Improved User Experience
Announcements
Functional Networks: A New Way to Explore Gene Relationships at SGD
Announcements
Explore the Redesigned SGD Search Landing Page
Announcements
Pacific Northwest Yeast Club - July 31st, 2026 in Bellingham, WA
Conferences
Educational Resources Hosted at the Saccharomyces Genome Database
Educational Resources
Understanding Gene Ontology Annotation Requirements: A Guide for Experimental Design
Tutorial
Biochemical Pathways at SGD: Comprehensive Integration and Access Across Multiple Platforms
Tutorial
SGD Newsletter, May 2026
Newsletter
How to Find UTR Lengths for Yeast Genes
Tutorial
41st SMYTE: Small Meeting on Yeast Transport and Energetics
Conferences
Adding a New Gene to the Reference Genome Annotation
Tutorial
Naming Your Newly Characterized Yeast Gene: A Guide to SGD Gene Nomenclature
Tutorial
Saccharomyces cerevisiae: The Very Model of a Modern Model Organism
Conferences
EMBO Workshop: The rules of the game – biophysical & molecular principles in cellular evolution
Conferences
In Memoriam: David Botstein
News and Views
Introducing BLAST Search for SGD at the Alliance of Genome Resources
Announcements
See you at #Yeast26!
Conferences
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