A. Lemopoulos

Vibrio cholerae pathogenicity island 2 encodes two distinct types of restriction systems

This study identifies a novel restriction system within Vibrio cholerae pathogenicity island 2 that targets non-methylated plasmids and has anti-phage activity against Tevenvirinae phages.

Interactions between pili affect the outcome of bacterial competition driven by the type VI secretion system

This study shows that pili-mediated interactions in V. cholerae reduce population size via T6SS-dependent competition, with pilus diversity affecting contact likelihood and T6SS-mediated outcomes.

DNA modifications impact natural transformation of Acinetobacter baumannii

This study shows that DNA methylation patterns in Acinetobacter baumannii affect natural transformation and horizontal gene transfer, with specific methylation signatures influencing the uptake of foreign DNA.

Does parental angling selection affect the behavior or metabolism of brown trout parr?

This study examines if angling selection affects behavior or metabolism in brown trout parr, finding population-specific behavioral changes but no effect on standard metabolic rate.

From scales to armour: scale losses and trunk bony plate gains in ray-finned fishes

This study investigates the evolutionary transitions between scale loss and trunk bony plate gains in ray-finned fishes, revealing multiple independent scale loss events and ecological shifts associated with scaleless phenotypes.