S. Fraune

Bacterial colonizers of Nematostella vectensis are initially selected by the host before interactions between bacteria determine further succession

This study shows that host selection drives initial bacterial colonization in Nematostella vectensis, while subsequent succession depends on bacterial metabolic interactions.

Genotype-environment interactions determine microbiota plasticity in Nematostella vectensis

This study shows that ambient temperature and host genotype interact to shape bacterial communities in Nematostella vectensis, with temperature having a stronger effect.

Microbiota mediated plasticity promotes thermal adaptation in Nematostella vectensis

This study shows that microbiota-mediated plasticity enables thermal adaptation in Nematostella vectensis, with acclimated microbiota transferable to offspring.

Neutrality in the Metaorganism

This study shows that microbiota community structure across various host organisms aligns with neutral model predictions, suggesting neutral processes rather than host selection primarily shape microbial communities after colonization.

Bdellovibrio and Like Organisms are Predictors of Microbiome Diversity in distinct Host Groups

The paper shows that Bdellovibrio and like organisms (BALOs) are associated with increased microbiome diversity in various host groups.

The neglected part of the microbiome: Prophage TJ1 regulates the bacterial community of the metaorganism Hydra

The paper shows that prophage TJ1 in Hydra-associated bacteria influences bacterial community composition by affecting colonization and interactions.

Comparative analysis of amplicon and metagenomic sequencing methods reveals key features in the evolution of animal metaorganisms

Metabolic co-dependence drives the evolutionary ancient Hydra-Chlorella symbiosis

The paper identifies metabolic co-dependence as the driving force behind the ancient Hydra-Chlorella symbiosis, showing nutrient exchange between host and symbiont.

Temperate phages as self-replicating weapons in bacterial competition

The paper investigates how temperate phages influence bacterial competition in Hydra vulgaris microbiota by modulating interactions between Curvibacter sp. and Duganella sp.