M. Sperfeld

The bacterial Bmt methionine synthase is involved in lag phase shortening

This study identifies Bmt as a methionine synthase that enables marine bacteria to shorten their lag phase by directly demethylating DMSP and betaine without requiring cofactors.

The Role of Vitamin D in Emiliania huxleyi: A Microalgal Perspective on UV Exposure

This study shows Emiliania huxleyi produces vitamin D2 and D3 in response to UV radiation and regulates protective mechanisms transcriptionally when exposed to vitamin D, enhancing photosynthesis and reducing oxidative stress.

Reducing the Bacterial Lag Phase Through Methylated Compounds: Insights from Algal-Bacterial Interactions

The study shows methylated compounds from microalgae reduce the bacterial lag phase in Phaeobacter inhibens by enabling methionine cycle assimilation.

Aerobic Bacteria Produce Nitric Oxide via Denitrification and Trigger Algal Population Collapse

Aerobic bacteria produce nitric oxide via denitrification in oxygenated conditions, triggering algal population collapse through a cascade of NO-induced cell death.