M. Wagner

This paper introduces potassium carbonate (K2CO3) as a cost-effective, non-toxic alternative for microplastic isolation from beach sediments, achieving high recovery rates for dense polymers.

The paper develops and evaluates new highly specific 16S rRNA-targeted oligonucleotide probes for accurate detection and differentiation of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria in environmental samples.

The paper develops an optimized CXCR4 antagonist, JM#21, which effectively prevents atopic dermatitis and airway inflammation in mouse models.

This study identifies a novel oxidase in Alcaligenes sp. HO-1 that converts hydroxylamine to N2, revealing a previously unknown enzymatic pathway for nitrogen cycling.

This study identifies haloalkalitolerant Nitrospira species in extreme pH lakes, revealing their diversity and adaptive traits for nitrite oxidation at high pH.

This study uses high-throughput 16S rRNA sequencing to map microbial transmission routes in a pork processing plant, identifying non-animal sources of contamination and recommending sequencing depth for microbial source tracking.

The paper isolates and characterizes two new Nitrospinae genera from marine environments, revealing differences in nitrite affinity and metabolic capabilities.

The paper identifies autophagy as the pathway responsible for dipeptide accumulation under heat stress in Arabidopsis thaliana.

This study investigates how oxygen affects the physiology and metabolism of Candidatus Thiosymbion oneisti, an ectosymbiont of marine nematodes, revealing that sulfur oxidation genes are upregulated under anoxia.

This study analyzes DNA hydroxymethylation in multiple myeloma to identify regulation networks and prognostic signatures associated with disease progression and survival.

This study maps the single-cell transcriptome and surface antigens of ovarian cortex cells, revealing six main cell types and showing DDX4 captures perivascular cells, not oogonial stem cells, supporting a limited ovarian reserve.

This paper investigates the transcriptomic response of Nitrosomonas europaea under oxygen-limited conditions, revealing changes in gene expression related to nitrogenous gas production and oxidase activity.

This study identifies resistance gene clusters in rumen Bacteroidetes and suggests their role in spreading antibiotic resistance to human pathogens.

This study examines myco- and photobiont associations in crustose lichens across an elevational gradient in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, finding elevation-driven patterns in species distribution and network specialization.

The paper describes a new species of the opportunistic pathogenic genus Saksenaea, S. dorisiae, isolated from a Serbian water sample and characterized by phylogenetic and morphological analyses.

This paper characterizes a thaumarchaeal symbiont in the sponge Ianthella basta, showing it is the sole ammonia-oxidizer and reveals adaptations for a mixotrophic lifestyle.

This study identifies hypoxia-induced epigenetic silencing of PLK2 and its role in promoting atrial fibrosis via OPN secretion in AF.

This study develops a single-cell approach to quantify microbial contributions to phosphorus removal in wastewater treatment plants and identifies Tetrasphaera as a key player in some systems.

This paper describes the cultivation and genomic analysis of a novel thermophilic ammonia-oxidizing Thaumarchaeon, revealing unique metabolic and genomic features.

The study examines glucosinolate plasticity in Boechera stricta, finding that plasticity often aligns with natural selection, enhancing reproductive fitness across habitats.

The paper introduces a microfluidic platform for machine-assisted cultivation and analysis of biofilms, demonstrating its ability to monitor biofilm dynamics and microbial separation.

The paper develops PCR primers specifically targeting comammox Nitrospira amoA genes, enabling their detection and quantification in diverse environments with high specificity and sensitivity.

This paper applies optical coherence tomography (OCT) to non-invasively image and quantify dynamic tissue and skeleton structures in living corals, revealing tissue movement and surface area changes.