T. Iwamoto

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.

Characterization of a Novel Plasmid in Serratia marcescens Harboring blaGES-5 Isolated from a Nosocomial Outbreak in Japan

This study characterizes a novel plasmid harboring blaGES-5 in Serratia marcescens from a nosocomial outbreak, highlighting its role in carbapenem resistance.

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.

Immunological features that determine the strength of antibody responses to BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

The paper identifies immunological features, including B cell frequencies and CD8+ T cell activation, that correlate with antibody response strength to the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine.

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.

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.