Katharina Ribbeck

This study shows that mucin promotes pneumococcal colonization by suppressing autolysis and modulating immune responses through tryptophan biosynthesis.

This study shows that mechanical flexibility improves DNA origami nanocarriers' transport through mucus by overcoming steric confinement, complementing surface passivation strategies.

This study identifies intelectin-2 as an antimicrobial lectin that crosslinks mucins and kills microbes by binding glycans in mucus.

The paper develops MECS NPs with controlled surface charge to enhance mucus transport and cell binding for improved mucosal drug delivery.

This study develops synthetic mucins to investigate their role as prebiotics and binding sites for probiotic Lactobacillus species, showing they enhance adherence and support bacterial growth.

This study shows that bacterial colonies form serpentine 'cables' in polymer-rich environments due to entropic attraction and hindered diffusion, revealing new principles of morphogenesis in complex media.

This study identifies Prevotella as a major source of sialidases in the vaginal microbiome, showing their prevalence and activity compared to Gardnerella.

The paper identifies two SARS-CoV-2 genome loci associated with increased COVID-19 mortality risk using logistic regression on whole-genome sequencing data.