The yeast genome at 30: A blueprint written by a collaborative and consilient community

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract Completion of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome sequence three decades ago marked a defining moment in eukaryotic genomics. Beyond a technical milestone, it established a shared reference that transformed how yeast biology is studied, interpreted, and extended across disciplines. This Editorial revisits the yeast genome sequencing project with a focus on the scientific culture that enabled it: an extraordinarily collaborative community willing to coordinate effort, share resources, and collectively tackle biological complexity. That consilient culture proved essential in converting a static DNA sequence into a dynamic framework for discovery, enabling systematic exploration of gene function, cellular organisation, and genome-scale biology. As this Special Collection celebrates the 30th anniversary of the yeast genome sequence, we reflect on how shared infrastructure, and collective ambition turned the genome sequences of three related lab strains (S288c and its derivatives FY1679 and AB972) into a lasting platform for innovation. Apart from enabling the field of population genomics and access to the vast genetic diversity of the species, these foundations have facilitated the synthesis and assembly of all 16 chromosomes of the same laboratory strain of S. cerevisiae, bringing the Sc2.0 project within reach of creating the first eukaryotic cell with a fully synthetic genome. This transition—from genome reading to genome writing—positions yeasts as powerful systems for iterative design–build–test–learn cycles and for reimagining genomes of other Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces strains (including those used in industry) as highly modifiable biological platforms.
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Authors Isak S. Pretorius, John P. Morrissey
Journal fems yeast research
Year 2026
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10.1093/femsyr/foag020
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https://doi.org/10.1093/femsyr/foag020
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