National Collection of Yeast Cultures
New User RegistrationNew user registration is now fixed. Please register with us if you were having problems previously.The National Collection of Yeast CulturesThe National Collection of Yeast Cultures (NCYC) is the UK's premier collection of yeast cultures, holding over 3400 strains collected over 50 years. We have large collections of brewing yeast, genetically-defined yeast (used in many applications including cancer research), yeast associated with food spoilage and yeast of medical and industrial importance.More... The NCYC is part of the Institute of Food Research. Services at NCYCNCYC research has resulted in the development of a series of tools for the identification and characterisation of yeast. NCYC offer a range of services based on these tools, in addition to culture deposit services consulting.More... Yeast Cultures at NCYCNCYC yeast cultures may be purchased either freeze dried or as live cultures. Complete information on all NCYC cultures is available and can be searched. Cultures can be ordered from the site in a variety of forms.More... Sanger Centre Saccharomyces Genome Resequencing Project (SGRP) yeasts are now available for purchase! Research at NCYCThe Collection has a research programme which aims to improve techniques to identify and classify yeasts, particularly those associated with brewing and food spoilage.More... Contacting NCYCIf you need any further information or have any unanswered questions about ordering or our services please look at our online help or contact us.Electron micrographs by Mary Parker © IFR. |
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