G. M. Dunny

The paper describes a protocol for replicating arrayed bacterial mutant libraries to improve their distribution and quality control.

This study identifies Bph phosphatase and PrsA as regulators of gelatinase expression and activity in Enterococcus faecalis, expanding the known regulatory network for this virulence factor.

This study identifies new genetic determinants of biofilm formation in E. faecalis using TnSeq and validates them with multiple biofilm assays, showing medium- and time-dependent effects on biofilm architecture.

This study shows that phage infection and sub-lethal antibiotics trigger T7SS in Enterococcus faecalis, inhibiting bystander bacteria through cell contact.

This study identifies bacterial factors important for Enterococcus faecalis vaginal colonization and persistence using a transposon mutagenesis screen in a mouse model.

This paper reports the structure and function of Enterococcus faecalis PrgA, showing it extends outside the cell to provide surface exclusion and reduce plasmid uptake.

The paper uses genomic approaches to study how Enterococcus faecalis responds to phage infection, identifying transcriptional regulators and gene expression changes that influence bacterial fitness and community interactions.

This study identifies a novel iron-dependent extracellular electron transfer (EET) mechanism in Enterococcus faecalis biofilms that enhances growth and matrix properties.