G. Babnigg

Functional imaging of microbial interactions with tree roots using a microfluidics setup

The paper develops a microfluidic device to study root-microbe interactions in aspen trees and finds that bacterial colonization dynamics depend on host-bacterium compatibility.

Brucella periplasmic protein EipB is a molecular determinant of cell envelope integrity and virulence

This study identifies EipB as a conserved periplasmic protein in Brucella that maintains cell envelope integrity and contributes to virulence, with structural and genetic interactions with TtpA.

Periplasmic protein EipA determines envelope stress resistance and virulence in Brucella abortus

This study identifies EipA as a periplasmic protein in Brucella abortus that enhances envelope stress resistance and virulence by maintaining cell envelope integrity and influencing cell division.

Molecular control of gene expression by Brucella BaaR, an IclR-family repressor

This study characterizes BaaR, an IclR-family repressor in Brucella abortus, showing it represses carboxylic acid oxidation operons and is activated by specific organic molecules.