S. Brix

Specific gut pathobionts escape antibody coating and are enriched during flares in patients with severe Crohn's disease

Privatization of biofilm matrix in structurally heterogeneous biofilms

The paper investigates structural heterogeneity in biofilms, showing that matrix gene expression varies and that producer cells maintain partial privatization of the matrix, enhancing biofilm robustness.

Cheaters shape the evolution of phenotypic heterogeneity in Bacillus subtilis biofilms

This study shows that EPS-deficient cheaters in Bacillus subtilis biofilms increase phenotypic heterogeneity, leading to adaptive strategies that enhance EPS production in the presence of cheaters.

Phylogenomic resolution of sea spider diversification through integration of multiple data classes

This study resolves the phylogeny of sea spiders by integrating multiple data classes, revealing new relationships and divergence times.

Breastmilk-promoted bifidobacteria produce aromatic lactic acids in the infant gut

This study identifies aromatic lactic acids produced by breastmilk-promoted Bifidobacterium in the infant gut and shows their role in modulating immune responses via AhR and HCAR3.

Distinct gut metagenomics and metaproteomics signatures in prediabetics and treatment-naïve type 2 diabetics

The paper compares gut metagenomics and metaproteomics in prediabetics and treatment-naïve type 2 diabetics to identify host-microbial interplays across disease stages.

Integration of gut microbiome, host biomarkers, and urine metabolome data reveals networks of interactions associated with distinct clinical phenotypes