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Nathan D. Blais

University of New HampshireORCID 0009-0004-7213-2018Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Assay:metagenomics· 2 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1

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Hannah E. Holland-MoritziD· 2 shared Jessica G. ErnakovichiD· 2 shared Joy M. O’BrieniD· 2 shared Katherine L. ShekiD· 2 shared Robyn A. BarbatoiD· 2 shared Thomas Alexander DouglasiD· 2 shared JL WeissmaniD· 1 shared

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2025-2026 · peak 1/yr

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7 top collaborators · 21 mutual co-author links

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Growth Optimization Predicts Microbial Success in a Permafrost Thaw Experiment

JL Weissman, Joy M. O’Brien, Nathan D. Blais, Hannah E. Holland-Moritz, Katherine L. Shek, Robyn A. Barbato, Thomas Alexander Douglas, Jessica G. Ernakovich

The paper develops a genomic index to predict microbial success in permafrost thaw by analyzing growth optimization and validates it with incubation experiments.

Soil Biology and Biochemistry · May 30, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Consistent microorganisms respond during aerobic thaw of Alaskan permafrost soils

Joy M. O’Brien, Nathan D. Blais, Hannah E. Holland-Moritz, Katherine L. Shek, Thomas Alexander Douglas, Robyn A. Barbato, Jessica G. Ernakovich

This study identifies consistent microbial responses to permafrost thaw across different soil types in Alaska, showing increased biomass and specific taxa abundance linked to carbon flux.

bioRxiv · Aug 11, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology