Web Directory

» Candida
   Information from Wikipedia on this genus of yeasts which can cause infections, their classification and characteristics.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candida_%28genus%29

» Candida albicans
   Information on this dimorphic fungus and the infection it causes, with a video from the Microbiology Video Library.
   http://www.microbiologybytes.com/video/Candida.html

» National Collection of Yeast Cultures
   NCYC is the UK's premier collection of yeast cultures, holding over 3400 strains, and offers a range of services for the identification and characterisation of yeasts.
   http://www.ncyc.co.uk/

» Saccharomyces
   MicrobeWiki page describes the taxonomy, characteristics, genome structure, cell structure and metabolism, and ecology of the yeasts. Includes images.
   http://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/mediawiki-1.6.6/index.php/Saccharomyces

» Saccharomyces cerevisiae
   Research project by Andrew Nelson providing information on the yeast used in baking and brewing, its classification, adaptations, life cycle and importance.
   http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2007/nelson_andr/

» Schizosaccharomyces octosporus
   Microscopic image.
   http://www.dipbot.unict.it/sistematica/Saccha_o.html

» The History of Bread Yeast
   Information on Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its use by man from the time of the ancient Egyptians up to modern day commercial production.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A2791820

» Yeast
   Notes for students on this large group of non-mycelial, single-celled, Ascomycote fungi.
   http://www.biotopics.co.uk/edexcel/biotechnol/yeast.html