Joseph A. Merriman

This study reduces mosquito attraction to mice by engineering their skin microbiome to lower lactic acid production, offering longer protection than DEET.

This study identifies human skin microbiome odorants that influence mosquito landing behavior, finding specific volatiles reduce mosquito attraction.

This study identifies volatile organic compound biomarkers that distinguish Streptococcus pyogenes from other respiratory streptococcal species in vitro, supporting future breath-based diagnostic testing for streptococcal pharyngitis.