G. Rodger

A workflow for the detection of antibiotic residues, measurement of water chemistry and preservation of hospital sink drain samples for metagenomic sequencing

The paper validates a workflow for detecting antibiotic residues and measuring water chemistry in hospital sink samples, and confirms boric acid preserves microbial and resistome composition for metagenomic sequencing.

Genomic Sequencing from Sputum for Tuberculosis Disease Diagnosis, Lineage Determination and Drug Susceptibility Prediction

This study evaluates direct-from-sputum whole-genome sequencing for tuberculosis diagnosis, lineage determination, and drug susceptibility prediction using different sequencing technologies.

Niche and local geography shape the pangenome of wastewater- and livestock-associated Enterobacteriaceae

The paper analyzes the pangenome dynamics of Enterobacteriaceae from environmental sources, finding that plasmids carry more AMR genes and are influenced by niche and geography rather than phylogeny.

Multi-omic surveillance of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. in hospital sink drains and patients

The paper shows hospital sink drains are colonized by diverse E. coli and Klebsiella strains, including resistant ones, and may contribute to patient infections.

DNA Thermo-Protection Facilitates Whole Genome Sequencing of Mycobacteria Direct from Clinical Samples by the Nanopore Platform

This paper develops a thermo-protection buffer to enable direct whole genome sequencing of Mycobacteria from clinical samples using Nanopore technology, achieving high coverage at low bacterial concentrations.