S. Mbedi

Impact of iron-enriched diets on the nutritional composition and microbiome diversity of house crickets (Acheta domesticus)

This study investigates how varying iron levels in diets affect the nutritional profile and microbiome of house crickets, finding that high iron increases their iron content without altering microbial diversity.

Microbial Associates of the Elm Leaf Beetle: Uncovering the Absence of Resident Bacteria and the Influence of Fungi on Insect Performance

This study investigates microbial associates of the elm leaf beetle, finding no resident bacteria but persistent fungi that may benefit the insect's performance.

Achieving high-quality ddRAD-like reference catalogs for non-model species: the power of overlapping paired-end reads.

This paper develops a method to improve ddRAD-like reference catalogs for non-model species by using overlapping paired-end reads and in silico size selection, increasing SNP detection and catalog quality.

The effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and Rhizophagus irregularis on soil microorganisms assessed by metatranscriptomics and metaproteomics

This study investigates how AMF and Rhizophagus irregularis influence soil microorganisms using metatranscriptomics and metaproteomics, revealing their role in soil metabolism and nutrient cycling.

Mating changes the genital microbiome in both sexes of the common bedbug Cimex lectularius across populations

The paper examines how mating alters genital microbiomes in male and female bedbugs across populations, showing sexual transmission and population/sex-specific variations.