L. M. Judd

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.

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.

A transmission chain linking Mycobacterium ulcerans with Aedes notoscriptus mosquitoes, possums and human Buruli ulcer cases in southeastern Australia

The paper investigates the transmission chain of Mycobacterium ulcerans between mosquitoes, possums, and humans in southeastern Australia, finding a significant association between M. ulcerans and Aedes notoscriptus mosquitoes.

Quantifying plasmid movement in drug-resistant Shigella species using phylodynamic inference

This paper introduces a method to quantify plasmid movement in Shigella species over time, finding higher transfer rates for small plasmids and recent dissemination of a multidrug-resistant plasmid.

Linear plasmids in Klebsiella and other Enterobacteriaceae

This study identifies and characterizes linear plasmids in Klebsiella pneumoniae and other Enterobacteriaceae, revealing their phylogenetic diversity and potential for horizontal transfer.

Transmission of Klebsiella strains and plasmids within and between Grey-headed flying fox colonies

This study identifies transmission clusters and plasmid exchange among Klebsiella strains in Grey-headed flying foxes, showing gene flow between bat and human-associated isolates.

A curated collection of Klebsiella metabolic models reveals variable substrate usage and gene essentiality

The paper curates 37 strain-specific genome-scale metabolic models for Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex isolates, revealing strain-specific metabolic differences and gene essentiality.

Novel strains of Klebsiella africana and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Australian Fruit Bats (Pteropus poliocephalus)

This study identifies novel Klebsiella africana and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains in Australian fruit bats, finding low antimicrobial resistance and no hypervirulent or MDR strains.

Insights from the revised complete genome sequences of Acinetobacter baumannii strains AB307-0294 and ACICU belonging to global clone 1 and 2

The paper re-sequences two Acinetobacter baumannii strains using improved technologies, correcting errors in their genome sequences and annotations.

Genomic surveillance for hypervirulence and multi-drug resistance in invasive Klebsiella pneumoniae from south and southeast Asia.

This study identifies diverse antimicrobial resistant and hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae strains in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting the convergence of AMR and virulence genes.

Yersiniabactin, Colibactin and Wider Resistome Contribute to Enhanced Virulence and Persistence of KPC-2-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae CG258 in South America

This study identifies yersiniabactin, colibactin, and an expanded resistome as factors contributing to the enhanced virulence and persistence of KPC-2-producing K. pneumoniae CG258 in South America.

Distinct evolutionary dynamics of horizontal gene transfer in drug resistant and virulent clones of Klebsiella pneumoniae

The paper compares the evolutionary dynamics of horizontal gene transfer in drug-resistant and virulent Klebsiella pneumoniae clones to assess the risk of gene convergence.

Emergence and rapid global dissemination of CTX-M-15-associated Klebsiella pneumoniae strain ST307

The paper tracks the emergence and global spread of a CTX-M-15-producing K. pneumoniae strain ST307, showing it originated in the mid-1990s and is associated with a plasmid containing antimicrobial resistance genes.

Genetic diversity, mobilisation and spread of the yersiniabactin-encoding mobile element ICEKp in Klebsiella pneumoniae populations

The paper analyzes the prevalence and evolution of yersiniabactin-encoding mobile elements in Klebsiella pneumoniae using whole genome sequences, identifying diverse lineages and novel dispersal mechanisms.

Antimicrobial resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae carriage and infection in specialized geriatric care wards linked to acquisition in the referring hospital

The paper investigates K. pneumoniae carriage and infection in geriatric wards, finding that most isolates originated from patients' gut microbiomes, while ESBL strains were acquired in the referring hospital.