R. Pierneef

A community-curated, global atlas of Bacillus cereus sensu lato genomes for epidemiological surveillance

The paper develops BTyperDB, a global atlas of Bacillus cereus sensu lato genomes, to improve pathogen surveillance and identify emerging lineages.

Genus-Wide Genomic Characterization of Macrococcus: Insights into Evolution, Population Structure, and Functional Potential

This study analyzes 110 Macrococcus genomes to explore their evolution, population structure, and functional potential, focusing on antimicrobial resistance and virulence.

Genomic surveillance of Bacillus cereus sensu lato strains isolated from meat and poultry products in South Africa enables inter- and intra-national surveillance and source tracking

This study uses whole-genome sequencing to analyze Bacillus cereus s.l. strains from meat products in South Africa, showing their potential for intra- and inter-national spread through the food supply chain.

Genomic characterization of endemic and ecdemic non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica lineages circulating among animals and animal products in South Africa

This study uses whole-genome sequencing to analyze non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica strains from animals and animal products in South Africa, identifying endemic and emerging lineages and antimicrobial resistance patterns.

Phages actively challenge niche communities in the Antarctic soils

The paper provides the first evidence of widespread antiphage innate immunity in Antarctic hypolith communities, showing phages actively challenge niche communities through dynamic host-phage interactions.