Bastian Bentlage

Comparative genomics reveals modular virulence repertoires and extensive horizontal gene transfer in Vibrio species associated with white syndrome of Porites cylindrica

The paper compares Vibrio genomes associated with coral white syndrome to identify virulence modules and horizontal gene transfer patterns.

Seasonal microbiome community dynamics in the massive coral Porites lobata impacted by sedimentation

The paper examines seasonal changes in coral-associated microbiomes of Porites lobata in a sediment-impacted bay, finding spatial and temporal variations in microbial communities linked to sedimentation and terrestrial influences.

Skin microbiome mirrors habitat divergence in amphibious combtooth blenny fish (Teleostei, Blenniidae)

This study examines how skin microbiomes of amphibious fish change across intertidal habitats, finding distinct microbial communities linked to habitat-specific selective pressures.

Evolutionary genomics of two co-occurring congeneric fore reef coral species on Guam (Mariana Islands).

This study compares the population genetics of two sympatric coral species on Guam, finding differences in genetic diversity and structure linked to habitat and morphology.

Transcriptomic signatures across a critical sedimentation threshold in a major reef-building coral

The paper identifies transcriptomic changes in Porites lobata across a sedimentation threshold, revealing molecular mechanisms for stress tolerance and resilience in turbid environments.

Calcium homeostasis disruption initiates rapid growth after micro-fragmentation in the scleractinian coral Porites lobata

This study uses RNA-seq to analyze the physiological responses of Porites lobata to fragmentation and outplanting, revealing rapid wound regeneration and growth phases with specific metabolic and stress responses.