Wanjin Qiao

Epigenetic phase variation in the gut microbiome enhances bacterial adaptation

This study identifies epigenetic phase variation in the gut microbiome, showing it enhances bacterial adaptation through gene regulation and bet-hedging strategies.

Critical assessment of intratumor and low-biomass microbiome using long-read sequencing

The paper assesses low-biomass microbiome detection in tissues using long-read sequencing, finding that genuine microbiome signals are limited to tissues with natural microbial exposure.