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A. Soares

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Approach:statistical model· 4 Approach:experimental assay· 3 Assay:metagenomics· 3 Organism:bacteria (other)· 2 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Assay:imaging· 2 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1

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A. J. Probst· 4 shared S. P. Esser· 4 shared V. Turzynski· 3 shared J. Plewka· 2 shared J. Rahlff· 2 shared A. Antonelli· 1 shared A. Bagnoud· 1 shared A. Diantonio· 1 shared

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A. J. Probst

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Differential expression of core metabolic functions in Candidatus Altiarchaeum inhabiting distinct subsurface ecosystems

S. P. Esser, V. Turzynski, J. Plewka, C. J. Moore, I. Banas, A. Soares, J. Lee, T. Woyke, A. J. Probst

This study compares the metatranscriptomes of two Candidatus Altiarchaeum populations in different subsurface ecosystems, identifying gene expression differences related to metabolism and defense mechanisms.

bioRxiv · Nov 20, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology

The structure of NAD+ consuming protein Acinetobacter baumannii TIR domain shows unique kinetics and conformations.

E. Klontz, J. O. Obi, Y. Wang, G. Glendening, J. Carr, C. Tsibouris, S. Buddula, S. Nallar, A. Soares, D. Beckett, J. S. Redzic, E. Eisenmesser, C. Palm, K. Schmidt, A. Scudder, , G. A. Snyder

The paper reports the crystal structure of Acinetobacter baumannii TIR domain and its NAD+ hydrolase activity, showing conformational changes and kinetic effects upon substrate binding.

bioRxiv · May 19, 2023 · PreprintBiochemistry

Virus-host dynamics in archaeal groundwater biofilms and the associated bacterial community composition

V. Turzynski, L. Griesdorn, C. Moraru, A. Soares, S. A. Simon, T. L. Stach, J. Rahlff, S. P. Esser, A. J. Probst

The paper studies virus-host dynamics in archaeal groundwater biofilms over three years, finding a steady increase in viral infections and a stable bacterial community dominated by Desulfobacterota.

bioRxiv · Feb 3, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology

Heads in the clouds: marine viruses disperse bidirectionally along the natural water cycle

J. Rahlff, S. P. Esser, J. Plewka, M. E. Heinrichs, A. Soares, C. Scarchilli, P. Grigioni, H. Wex, H.-A. Giebel, A. J. Probst

The paper shows marine viruses disperse bidirectionally between air-sea interface ecosystems and rainwater, with genetic evidence of virus-host interactions and implications for atmospheric processes.

bioRxiv · Jun 21, 2022Microbiology

Label-free Raman microspectroscopy for identifying virocells

I. Monsees, V. Turzynski, S. P. Esser, A. Soares, L. I. Timmermann, K. Weidenbach, J. Banas, M. Kloster, B. Beszteri, R. A. Schmitz, A. J. Probst

This paper uses Raman microspectroscopy to identify virocells by analyzing biochemical changes in bacterial and archaeal cells during viral infection.

bioRxiv · Sep 22, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

WEGE: A NEW METRIC FOR RANKING LOCATIONS FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

H. Farooq, J. Anderson, F. Belluardo, C. Nanvonamuquitxo, D. Bennett, J. Moat, A. Soares, S. Faurby, A. Antonelli

The paper develops and validates the WEGE index to rank biodiversity importance of sites based on species endemism and threat status, outperforming existing metrics for conservation prioritization.

bioRxiv · Jan 17, 2020Ecology

A global perspective on microbial diversity in the terrestrial deep subsurface

A. Soares, A. Edwards, D. An, A. Bagnoud, M. Bomberg, K. Budwill, S. Caffrey, M. Fields, B. Toner, J. Gralnick, V. Kadnikov, L. Momper, M. Osburn, A. Mu, J. Moreau, , A. Mitchell

This study analyzes microbial diversity in the terrestrial deep subsurface using 16S rRNA gene data, finding that aquifer lithology controls bacterial community diversity and identifying a core microbial consortium across different rock types.

bioRxiv · Apr 9, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology