J. Juozapaitis

This study identifies how DRT4, a bacterial defense system, is activated by dual recognition of phage ssDNA and the SSB protein gp44, leading to RNase activation and antiphage defense.

This study analyzes the evolution of Achromobacter ruhlandii over 30 years, identifying genomic features associated with epidemic potential and chronic infections.

The paper isolates and characterizes six new E. coli-infecting phages from Kazakhstan, expanding a phage collection and demonstrating phage research in high school education.

This study shows that viral SSB-bound ssDNA activates the bacterial anti-phage defense system DARNA by recognizing a signal promoted by viral proteins, enabling broad virus detection without auto-immunity.

The paper shows that deoxydinucleotides activate the bacterial anti-phage defense system ApeA by binding to a conserved pocket, enabling broad protection against phage infection.

The paper isolates and characterizes five Escherichia coli phages, identifies their defense system sensitivities, and highlights the educational value of phage isolation training.