N. J. Bale

Mono- to tetra-alkyl ether cardiolipins in a mesophilic, sulfate-reducing bacterium identified by UHPLC-HRMSn: A novel class of membrane lipids

The paper identifies a novel class of cardiolipins in a sulfate-reducing bacterium using UHPLC-HRMSn, revealing structural and biosynthetic features distinct from archaeal tetraether CDLs.

Coupled metalipidomics-metagenomics reveal structurally diverse sphingolipids produced by a wide variety of marine bacteria

The paper uses metalipidomics and metagenomics to identify structurally diverse sphingolipids produced by marine bacteria in the Black Sea, revealing novel lipid species and expanded bacterial synthesis capabilities.

Selective lipid recruitment by an archaeal DPANN symbiont from its host

This study identifies 110 lipid species selectively recruited by an archaeal DPANN symbiont from its host, revealing changes in lipid composition and membrane fluidity.

Organic matter degradation in the deep, sulfidic waters of the Black Sea: Insights into the ecophysiology of novel anaerobic bacteria

This study cultivates and characterizes novel anaerobic bacteria from deep sulfidic Black Sea waters, revealing their specialized roles in organic matter degradation.

Disentangling the lipid divide: Identification of key enzymes for the biosynthesis of unusual Membrane-spanning and Ether lipids in Bacteria

The paper identifies bacterial enzymes involved in producing ether-linked membrane-spanning lipids and shows that branched iso-fatty acids are their building blocks.