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Ami E. Wilbur

University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Organism:mouse· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Assay:metagenomics· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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Rachel T. NobleiD· 2 shared Steph SmithiD· 2 shared Blake UshijimaiD· 1 shared Jaypee S. SamsoniD· 1 shared Marta Gómez-chiarri GiD· 1 shared Yesmarie T. De La Flor· 1 shared

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Phylogenetically distinct Vibrio mediterranei lineages confer robust protection under thermal stress against oyster pathogens

Steph Smith, Ami E. Wilbur, Jaypee S. Samson, Yesmarie T. De La Flor, Marta Gómez-chiarri G, Blake Ushijima, Rachel T. Noble

This study shows that specific Vibrio mediterranei lineages protect oyster larvae from pathogen-induced mortality under both ambient and thermal stress conditions.

bioRxiv · Feb 9, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology

Eastern oyster larvae assemble a core bacterial microbiome distinct from hatchery water treatment systems

Steph Smith, Ami E. Wilbur, Rachel T. Noble

This study identifies a core bacterial microbiome in eastern oyster larvae that is distinct from hatchery water sources, indicating host-mediated selection rather than passive environmental acquisition.

bioRxiv · Jan 13, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology