M. H. Swaney

Upper respiratory microbial communities of healthy populations are shaped by niche and age

This study compares nasal and oral microbiomes of infants and adults, finding age-related differences in diversity, composition, and functional capabilities.

Comparative genomic and metagenomic investigations of the Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum species complex reveals potential mechanisms underlying associations to skin health and disease

The paper investigates the Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum species complex using genomic and metagenomic analyses to identify traits associated with skin health and disease.

Sweat and sebum preferences of the human skin microbiota

This study investigates how human skin bacteria prefer sweat and sebum, showing most prefer high sweat concentrations while sebum preference varies, influencing microbial community structure.

Cobamide sharing drives skin microbiome dynamics

This study shows cobamide sharing shapes skin microbiome networks, with Corynebacterium species driving community structure and diversity through cobamide production.