L. H. Hansen

Gut microbial-mediated polyphenol metabolism is restrained by parasitic whipworm infection and associated with altered immune function in mice

This study shows that polyphenol intake interacts with parasitic whipworm infection in mice, altering immune responses and gut microbial metabolism.

Non-target Analysis of Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluents: Chemical Fingerprinting as a Monitoring Tool.

This paper develops a non-targeted screening method to analyze xenobiotic compounds in wastewater effluents, revealing significant differences in compound diversity across three treatment facilities.

Activity and diversity of prophages harbored by wheat phyllosphere bacteria

The paper identifies and quantifies active prophages in wheat-associated bacteria using VIP-Seq, showing their role in bacterial competition and potential impact on microbiome function.

Replication protein Rep provides selective advantage to viruses in the presence of CRISPR-Cas immunity

This study shows that the viral replication protein Rep provides a selective advantage in the presence of CRISPR-Cas immunity by enhancing viral replication efficiency and outcompeting CRISPR-null variants.

Fecal virome transfer improves proliferation of commensal gut Akkermansia muciniphila and unexpectedly enhances the fertility rate in laboratory mice

This study shows that fecal virome transplantation increases Akkermansia muciniphila abundance in mice and unexpectedly raises fertility rates in co-housed pairs.

Viruses roam the wheat phyllosphere

The paper investigates the virome of the wheat phyllosphere, identifying 876 viral populations, most of which are novel and lytic.

A Novel and Direct Metamobilome Approach improves the Detection of Larger-sized Circular Elements across Kingdoms

This paper introduces a novel metamobilome approach that improves detection of larger circular mobile genetic elements by avoiding methodological biases from multiple displacement amplification.

Metaviromes reveal the dynamics of Pseudomonas host-specific phages cultured and uncultured by plaque assay

The paper uses metaviromes to study Pseudomonas host-specific phages, showing shifts in phage communities and highlighting the value of long-read sequencing for metavirome assembly.

Analyses of the complete genome sequence of 2,6-dichlorobenzamide (BAM) degrader Aminobacter sp. MSH1 suggests a polyploid chromosome, phylogenetic reassignment, and functions of (un)stable plasmids.

The paper presents the complete genome of Aminobacter sp. MSH1, revealing a polyploid chromosome, phylogenetic reassignment, and varying plasmid content between substrains.

Mobilization of antibiotic resistance genes differ by resistance mechanism

The paper assesses how antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are mobilized by genetic elements and finds that some ARGs are more likely to confer resistance through overexpression than others.

Bioaugmented sand filter columns provide stable removal of pesticide residue from membrane retentate

The paper demonstrates that bioaugmented sand filters with modified flow and nutrient conditions can achieve 100% removal of BAM pesticide residues over 40 days.

Potential Rhodopsin and Bacteriochlorophyll-Based Dual Phototrophy in a High Arctic Glacier

The paper identifies four glacier bacteria capable of dual phototrophy using bacteriochlorophyll and rhodopsin, showing genomic evidence of horizontal gene transfer for these systems.

Microbial map of the world's vineyards:Applying the concept of microbial terroir on a global scale

This study maps global vineyard soil microbial communities to identify microbial terroirs, showing geography strongly influences microbial composition and developing a predictive model to trace sample origins.

A New High-throughput Screening (HiTS) Method for Phages - Enabling Crude Isolation and Fast Identification of Diverse Phages with Therapeutic Potential

The paper introduces a high-throughput screening method for isolating and identifying diverse phages with therapeutic potential, demonstrating its efficiency by screening 200 samples and identifying numerous unique phage species.

Faecal virome transplantation decrease symptoms of type-2-diabetes and obesity in a murine model

This study shows that faecal virome transplantation from lean donors reduces weight gain and improves glucose tolerance in obese mice, suggesting a role for gut viruses in metabolic health.

Genomic characterization of three novel Pseudomonas phages within the subfamily of Autographivirinae isolated from organic waste

The paper isolates and characterizes three novel Pseudomonas phages from organic waste, showing they belong to the Autographivirinae subfamily but are distantly related to other members.

Exploring the remarkable diversity of Escherichia coli Phages in the Danish Wastewater Environment, Including 91 Novel Phage Species

The paper identifies 91 novel Escherichia coli phage species from Danish wastewater samples, highlighting substantial phage diversity and underscoring the need for further exploration.

Isolation and complete genome sequencing of Pectobacterium phage Jarilo, representing a novel genus of bacteriophages within the subfamily Autographivirinae

The paper isolates and characterizes Pectobacterium phage Jarilo, a novel bacteriophage in the Autographivirinae subfamily with a 40557 bp genome and 50 ORFs.

Physical fitness in community dwelling older adults is linked to dietary intake, gut microbiota and metabolomic signatures

The paper links physical fitness in older adults to dietary intake, gut microbiota, and metabolomic signatures, identifying key factors explaining individual variation in fitness.

Loss of Bacterial Cell Pole Stabilization in Caulobacter crescentus Sensitizes to Outer Membrane Stress and Peptidoglycan-Directed Antibiotics

This study shows that TipN in Caulobacter crescentus stabilizes cell envelope weak points and influences antibiotic resistance by modulating the ChvIG two-component system.

Mouse vendor influence on the bacterial and viral gut composition exceeds the effect of diet

This study shows that differences between mouse vendors have a greater impact on gut bacterial and viral communities than diet.

Seasonal microbial dynamics on grapevine leaves under biocontrol and copper fungicide treatments

This study compares the effects of copper sulphate and Lactobacillus plantarum MW-1 treatments on microbial communities on grapevine leaves over a growing season.

Culturomics of Aerobic Anoxygenic Phototrophic Bacteria in Wheat Phyllosphere Revealed a Divergent Evolutionary Pattern of Photosynthesis Genes in Methylobacterium spp.

The study identifies aerobic anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria in wheat phyllosphere and reveals divergent evolutionary patterns in photosynthesis genes among Methylobacterium strains.