This study analyzes the in vivo transcriptome of Yersinia entomophaga MH96 during infection of Galleria mellonella, identifying genes upregulated at different stages and their roles in virulence.

bioRxiv · Aug 31, 2020Microbiology

Analysis of metagenome-assembled genomes from the mouse gut microbiota reveals distinctive strain-level characteristics

S. Li, S. Zhang, B. Li, S. Sha, J. Kang, P. Li, A. Zhang, Q. Ji, Q. Lv, X.-X. Zhang, H. Ni, X. Han, M. Xu, G. Wang, W. Zhang, , Y. Ma

This study identifies strain-level features of the mouse gut microbiota using metagenome-assembled genomes, revealing distinct genomic and functional characteristics compared to human gut microbes.

bioRxiv · Jan 29, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology

Microbial extracellular polysaccharide production and aggregate stability controlled by Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) root biomass and soil water potential

Y. Sher, N. R. Baker, D. J. Herman, C. Fossum, L. Hale, X.-X. Zhang, E. E. Nuccio, M. C. Saha, J. Zhou, J. Pett-Ridge, M. K. Firestone

This study shows switchgrass cultivation increases microbial extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) production and water-stable soil aggregates in marginal soils, driven by root biomass and soil water potential.

bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2019Microbiology