F. Maruyama

Diversity and characteristics of pTet family plasmids revealed by genomic epidemiology of Campylobacter jejuni from human patients in Toyama, Japan from 2015 to 2019

This study analyzes pTet family plasmids in Campylobacter jejuni isolates from Japan, revealing their diversity and resistance gene distribution.

Unique genomic sequences in a novel Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis lineage enable fine scale transmission route tracing during pig movement

This study identifies a novel Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis lineage in pigs that enables transmission route tracing through unique genetic features.

Structure of bacterial communities in Japanese-style bathrooms: Comparative sequencing of bacteria in shower water and showerhead biofilms using a portable nanopore sequencer

The paper compares bacterial communities in shower water and showerhead biofilms using nanopore sequencing to assess microbial exposure and infection risk in Japanese bathrooms.

Genome-wide association study reveals putative bacterial risk factors for cavitary Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease

This study identifies bacterial genetic variants associated with cavitary Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease using genome-wide association analysis of clinical isolates.

Genomic features of Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis isolated from pigs in Japan.

The paper analyzes 30 draft genomes of Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis from Japanese pigs to characterize their genomic features and potential virulence.

Capsular polysaccharide switching in Streptococcus suis modulates host cell interactions and virulence

This study shows that serotype switching in Streptococcus suis can differentially affect host cell interactions and virulence, with some serotypes increasing or decreasing pathogenicity.

Diversification of the restriction modification system of Streptococcus pyogenes through its acquisition of mobile elements

The paper analyzes methyltransferase diversity in Streptococcus pyogenes by comparing RM systems across genomes and suggests phage-derived MTases contribute to methylome diversity and gene regulation.

Genome-wide assessment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis conditionally essential metabolic pathways

This study identifies conditionally essential metabolic pathways in Mycobacterium tuberculosis using Tn-seq and in silico models, revealing gaps in current knowledge of its metabolic capabilities.