Susan Mbedi

Impact of iron-enriched diets on the nutritional composition and microbiome diversity of house crickets (Acheta domesticus)

This study investigates how varying iron levels in diets affect the nutritional profile and microbiome of house crickets, finding that high iron increases their iron content without altering microbial diversity.

Whole-genome resequencing reveals exceptions to panmixia in the exploited top fish predator Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni)

The paper uses whole-genome resequencing to analyze population structure and diversity in Antarctic toothfish, finding exceptions to panmixia and reduced diversity in the Ross Sea post-2000.

Immune-mediated indirect interaction between gut microbiota and bacterial pathogens

This study investigates whether Imd-dependent AMPs mediate indirect interactions between gut microbiota and pathogens in a tripartite context, finding that Imd-independent AMPs and microbiota-mediated immune priming influence infection outcomes.

Fermentation of Agricultural By-products and Zinc Supplementation: A Synergistic Approach to Mealworm Microbiome Optimization

This study investigates the effects of fermented spinach and zinc supplementation on mealworm microbiome composition and health, finding increased probiotic bacteria and reduced pathogen presence.

Abrupt versus gradual application of pesticides: effects on soil bacterial and fungal communities

This study compares the effects of abrupt versus gradual pesticide applications on soil microbial communities, finding that fungal communities are more responsive and show increased evenness with gradual exposure.

The ancient evolution of far-red light photoacclimation in cyanobacteria

This study identifies the ancient origin of far-red light photoacclimation in cyanobacteria using genomic data, showing its early evolutionary emergence and potential role in early Earth's environments.

Cytochrome c oxidase I deep amplicon sequencing for metabarcoding of equine strongyle communities: unexpectedly high Strongylus spp. burden in treated horses

This study uses COI metabarcoding to analyze strongyle communities in treated and untreated equines, finding that deworming treatments influence species composition but not diversity, with Strongylus spp. more prevalent in untreated groups.

Non-destructive DNA metabarcoding of arthropods using collection medium from passive traps

This study evaluates non-destructive DNA metabarcoding from collection media in passive traps for arthropod species detection, finding it effective for soft-bodied species but less so for others.