Marco N. Allemann

Horizontal transfer of chromosomal DNA mediated by an integrative and conjugative element generates frequent localized recombination in Novosphingobium aromaticivorans

The paper shows that integrative and conjugative elements in Novosphingobium aromaticivorans facilitate frequent chromosomal recombination between strains but not between species.

Genome shuffling enables quantitative trait locus mapping in Bacillus subtilis

This study uses genome shuffling in Bacillus subtilis to map quantitative trait loci for complex phenotypes, identifying high-confidence QTLs of moderate size.

Laboratory evolution in Novosphingobium aromaticivorans enables rapid catabolism of a model lignin-derived aromatic dimer

This study uses experimental evolution to identify mutations that enhance catabolism of a lignin-derived aromatic dimer in Novosphingobium aromaticivorans, revealing a key enzyme involved in its degradation.

Adaptation to high pressure; insights from the genome of an evolved Escherichia coli strain with increased piezotolerance

This study identifies genome-level mutations in an evolved Escherichia coli strain adapted to high pressure, revealing potential genetic factors contributing to piezotolerance.