M. A. Webber

BatR: A novel regulator of antibiotic tolerance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms

This study identifies PA3049, renamed BatR, as a key regulator of antibiotic tolerance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms, showing its role in stress response and antimicrobial resistance.

Sticking together: Independent evolution of biofilm formation in different species of staphylococci has occurred multiple times via different pathways

This study identifies distinct biofilm formation mechanisms in multiple Staphylococcus species, showing independent evolution of biofilm pathways through different protein domains.

FakA impacts antiseptic susceptibility in Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis

This study shows Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis can evolve tolerance to biocides like chlorhexidine and octenidine, with FakA playing a key role in this adaptation.

Differential development of antibiotic resistance and virulence between Acinetobacter species

This study compares antibiotic resistance and virulence between Acinetobacter lwoffii and A. baumannii, finding A. lwoffii has fewer resistance genes, more DNA defense systems, and reduced ability to develop resistance.

Investigating how Salmonella colonise alfalfa using a whole genome screen.

This study uses a whole genome screen to identify genes involved in Salmonella biofilm formation on alfalfa and glass surfaces, revealing distinct mechanisms for each.

Common food preservatives impose distinct selective pressures on Salmonella Typhimurium planktonic and biofilm populations

This study shows how four food preservatives exert distinct selective pressures on Salmonella Typhimurium planktonic and biofilm populations, leading to mutations in stress response regulators and trade-offs between biofilm formation and growth.

A hybrid and poly-polish workflow for the complete and accurate assembly of phage genomes: a case study of ten przondoviruses

This paper introduces HYPPA, a hybrid assembly workflow for phage genomes, demonstrating its ability to accurately assemble and correct phage genomes without laborious validation.

Efflux only impacts drug accumulation in actively growing cells

This study shows that efflux pumps only limit drug accumulation in actively growing cells, while envelope permeability is the main factor in stationary phase.

A genome wide analysis of Escherichia coli responses to fosfomycin using TraDIS-Xpress reveals novel roles for the phosphonate and phosphate transport systems

This study uses TraDIS-Xpress to analyze E. coli's genome-wide response to fosfomycin, identifying novel genes and transport systems involved in sensitivity.

Opening Pandora box - high level resistance to antibiotics of last resort in Gram negative bacteria from Nigeria

The paper assesses antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria from Nigeria, finding high resistance rates and dissemination of globally spread clones.

Increased usage of antiseptics is associated with reduced susceptibility in clinical isolates of S. aureus

This study shows increased chlorhexidine use in hospitals correlates with higher resistance in S. aureus isolates, while octenidine resistance was less common and not linked to cross-resistance.