Frederik Hammes

Siderophore-mediated inhibition of Legionella pneumophila by environmental Pseudomonas isolates

This study shows that siderophore-producing Pseudomonas strains inhibit Legionella pneumophila growth by limiting iron availability through siderophore-mediated competition.

Small-scale biogeography of biofilms and its implications for sequencing-based studies

This study examines small-scale biogeography in biofilms and its effects on sequencing-based analyses, showing that local diversity is limited and sampling strategies impact diversity metrics and co-occurrence estimates.

Variable inhibition of different Legionella species by antagonistic bacteria

This study identifies bacteria that inhibit different Legionella species, showing variable inhibition patterns and highlighting the role of biosurfactants like viscosin produced by Pseudomonas lurida.

Expansion, restructuring and characterization of the Legionellaceae family

This study expands the Legionellaceae family by identifying new species and highlights the need for taxonomic restructuring based on genomic and clinical data.

The impact of DNA extraction on the quantification of Legionella, with implications for ecological studies

This study compares two DNA extraction methods for Legionella quantification in water samples, finding significant differences in DNA yield and detection rates.