D. J. Wozniak

Cross-Species Protection to Innate Immunity Mediated by A Bacterial Pigment

The paper shows that P. aeruginosa HQNO induces S. aureus STX production, enhancing both pathogens' resistance to immune defenses in co-infections.

Distinct types of multicellular aggregates in Pseudomonas aeruginosa liquid cultures

This study identifies two distinct types of multicellular aggregates in Pseudomonas aeruginosa cultures, mediated by different factors in exponential vs stationary phase.

Epigenetic Remodeling by Vitamin C Potentiates the Differentiation of Mouse and Human Plasma Cells

This study shows vitamin C enhances plasma cell differentiation in mouse and human B cells by epigenetic remodeling via TET enzymes and STAT3-dependent mechanisms.

Arginine induced Streptococcus gordonii biofilm detachment using a novel rotating-disc rheometry method

This study uses a rotating-disc rheometry method to show arginine weakens Streptococcus gordonii biofilms, making them more susceptible to detachment under shear stress.

Rampant prophage movement among transient competitors drives rapid adaptation during infection

The paper shows prophage-mediated active lysogeny drives rapid, parallel adaptations in bacterial infections by disrupting global regulator genes, increasing cyclic-di-GMP and biofilm production.

In vitro analysis of colistin and ciprofloxacin antagonism of Pseudomonas aeruginosa phage PEV2 infection activities

This study evaluates how colistin and ciprofloxacin affect the infection activities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa phage PEV2, finding that colistin significantly interferes while ciprofloxacin has minimal impact.

Mycobacterium abscessus biofilms have viscoelastic properties which may contribute to their recalcitrance in chronic pulmonary infections.

This study examines the viscoelastic properties of Mycobacterium abscessus biofilms and finds they may contribute to their persistence in chronic pulmonary infections.