R. Kort

Degradation of resistant α-1,4-glucan by vaginal Gardnerella species is associated with bacterial vaginosis

This study shows Gardnerella species degrade resistant α-1,4-glucan in vitro and associate with bacterial vaginosis, suggesting amylase activity as a therapeutic target.

Multiomics characterization of the of the zoo-housed gorilla gut microbiome reveals bacterial community compositions shifts, fungal cellulose-degrading, and archaeal methanogenic activity

This study compares zoo-housed and wild western lowland gorilla gut microbiomes using multiomics approaches, revealing shifts in bacterial diversity and increased fungal and archaeal activity.

Raw milk kefir: microbiota, bioactive peptides, and immune modulation.

This study characterizes the microbial and peptidomic composition of raw and heated milk kefir and shows that raw milk kefir suppresses allergic responses in mice.

Genetic elements orchestrating Lactobacillus crispatus glycogen metabolism in the vagina

This study identifies genetic variation and regulation of the pulA gene in Lactobacillus crispatus, showing its role in glycogen metabolism and its presence in vaginal microbial communities.

Different resource allocation in a Bacillus subtilis population displaying bimodal motility

This study compares gene expression between motile and non-motile cells in Bacillus subtilis, finding reduced ribosomal gene expression in motile cells, suggesting resource reallocation to motility systems.

Comparative genomics of human Lactobacillus crispatus isolates reveals genes for glycosylation and glycogen degradation: Implications for in vivo dominance of the vaginal microbiota

The paper compares Lactobacillus crispatus isolates from healthy and dysbiotic vaginal microbiota, finding genetic differences linked to glycogen metabolism and potential microbiota-host interactions.