Yarrowia lipolytica is a dimorphic yeast. This means we can find it in its yeast form or a filamentous form. It’s a model organism for its genus and it has a very high resilience to extreme environmental conditions. DOI: 10.1038/nature02579 (Jul 01, 2004) Author: Rita Chacón Sahún
Class: Saccharomycetes
Brewer’s yeast
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as baker’s yeast, is a model organism used in biotechnology and genetics research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding yeast biology and cellular processes. 10.1126/science.274.5287.546 (Oct 25, 1996)
Candida
Candida albicans is a common yeast species found in the human microbiome. Its genome sequencing enhances understanding of fungal infections and their treatments. 10.1073/pnas.0401648101 (May 3, 2004)