L. L. Blackall

Chlamydiae as symbionts of photosynthetic dinoflagellates

This paper identifies a novel chlamydial species infecting photosynthetic dinoflagellates, expanding the known host range of chlamydiae and suggesting potential interactions with chloroplasts.

DNA from non-viable bacteria biases diversity estimates in the corals Acropora loripes and Pocillopora acuta

The paper shows that DNA from non-viable bacteria can bias diversity estimates in corals, using PMA treatment to distinguish viable from non-viable DNA.

A novel, tissue-associated and vertically transmitted bacterial symbiont in the coral Pocillopora acuta

This study identifies a vertically transmitted, tissue-associated bacterial symbiont in the coral Pocillopora acuta, providing insights into its genomic features and potential benefits to the host.

Functional potential and evolutionary response to long-term heat selection of bacterial associates of coral photosymbionts

This study analyzes the genomic potential of bacteria associated with Symbiodiniaceae to understand their role in heat tolerance and coral resilience to climate change.

Endozoicomonas-chlamydiae interactions in cell-associated microbial aggregates of the coral Pocillopora acuta

The paper characterizes cell-associated microbial aggregates in coral Pocillopora acuta, identifying bacterial interactions and potential metabolic dependencies.

Development of a free radical scavenging probiotic to mitigate coral bleaching

This paper develops a probiotic using bacteria that scavenge free radicals to mitigate coral bleaching caused by reactive oxygen species during thermal stress.

Exaiptasia diaphana from the Great Barrier Reef: a valuable resource for coral symbiosis research

This paper introduces new Great Barrier Reef Exaiptasia diaphana strains as model organisms for studying cnidarian-microbiome symbiosis and climate resilience.