K. Whiteson

A simple solid media assay for detection of synergy between bacteriophages and antibiotics

The paper develops a solid media assay to assess synergistic interactions between antibiotics and bacteriophages, identifying synergistic effects across diverse bacterial isolates.

The great divide: rhamnolipids mediate separation between P. aeruginosa and S. aureus

This study shows that rhamnolipids mediate physical separation between P. aeruginosa and S. aureus, enabling coexistence through surfactant flow deflection.

Characterizing the microbiome of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms during a Mediterranean diet intervention

This study investigates the impact of a Mediterranean diet on the gut microbiome and inflammation in MPN patients, finding stable microbiome composition but associations between bacterial taxa and cytokine levels.

Longitudinal analysis of the gut microbiome in the 5xfAD mouse model of Alzheimer's disease

The paper analyzes the gut microbiome and metabolome in 5xfAD mice over time, finding age- and sex-related differences and changes in bacterial species associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Distinct Colon Mucosa Microbiomes associated with Tubular Adenomas and Serrated Polyps

This study compares colon mucosa microbiomes in individuals with tubular adenomas, serrated polyps, and no polyps, finding distinct microbial compositions associated with each condition.

Capturing actively produced microbial volatile organic compounds from human associated samples with vacuum assisted sorbent extraction

This paper introduces a method to extract microbial volatile organic compounds from human samples using vacuum assisted sorbent extraction and analyzes their origins.

High fiber, whole foods dietary intervention alters the human gut microbiome but not fecal short-chain fatty acids

A two-week high-fiber diet intervention increased gut microbiome diversity and specific fiber-degrading bacteria but did not significantly alter fecal short-chain fatty acid levels.

Phage Cocktails can Prevent the Evolution of Phage-Resistant Enterococcus

This study tests phage cocktail efficacy in preventing Enterococcus resistance evolution and shows that cocktails can suppress resistant mutant growth better than single phages.

Comparing Fecal, Saliva, and Chicha Microbiomes Between Mothers and Children in an Indigenous Ecuadorian Cohort

The paper compares microbiomes in fecal, saliva, and chicha samples from mothers and children in an indigenous Ecuadorian cohort, finding household effects on microbiome composition but no significant differences between mothers and offspring.

Cervicovaginal microbiome composition drives metabolic profiles in healthy pregnancy

The paper investigates how cervicovaginal microbiome composition influences metabolic profiles in healthy pregnancies across trimesters and the first year of life.

The microbiome and metabolome of pre-term infant stool is personalized, and not driven by health outcomes including necrotizing enterocolitis and late-onset sepsis

This study finds that the gut microbiome and metabolome of preterm infants are highly personalized and not significantly influenced by health outcomes like necrotizing enterocolitis or sepsis.