Z. Abdo

Population genomic analysis of an emerging pathogen Lonsdalea quercina affecting various species of oaks in western North America

This study uses whole genome sequencing to analyze the population structure and phylogenetic relationships of Lonsdalea quercina, revealing distinct genetic patterns between Colorado and California populations and suggesting independent emergence driven by environmental changes.

Accounting for animal movement improves vaccination strategies against wildlife disease in heterogeneous landscapes

This study shows that habitat selection-based baiting strategies improve raccoon rabies seroprevalence in urban-suburban areas compared to current baiting methods.

Litter commensal bacteria can limit the horizontal gene transfer of antimicrobial resistance to Salmonella in chickens

This study shows that commensal bacteria in reused chicken litter reduce horizontal gene transfer of antimicrobial resistance plasmids to Salmonella.

Gene flux and acid-imposed selection are the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance in broiler chicks infected with Salmonella enterica serovar Heidelberg

This study shows that antibiotic-resistant Salmonella can acquire resistance from gut commensals in antibiotic-free broiler chicks, driven by horizontal gene transfer and acidic selection pressure, suggesting antibiotic reduction alone may not limit resistance spread.

Profiling susceptibility of NIAID Category A and B priority and emerging pathogens to define strain panels for drug discovery and active drug classes

The paper assesses drug susceptibility of NIAID priority pathogens to standard of care drugs, identifies non-redundant strain panels, and classifies pharmacophores for drug discovery.

Ecological drivers of African swine fever virus persistence in wild boar populations: insight for control

The paper estimates the proportion of carcass-based transmission contributing to African swine fever virus persistence in wild boar populations using a spatially-explicit model and field data.

Longitudinal impact of oral probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus vaccine strains on the immune response and gut microbiome of mice

This study examines how different Lactobacillus acidophilus vaccine strains and prebiotics affect the gut microbiome and immune response in mice, finding strain-specific effects and a synergistic synbiotic effect.

Dynamics between horizontal gene transfer and acquired antibiotic resistance in S. Heidelberg following in vitro incubation in broiler ceca

This study shows that S. Heidelberg can acquire antibiotic resistance plasmids from broiler ceca microbiota in vitro, highlighting gene transfer dynamics in the gut.

Associations between sexual habits, menstrual hygiene practices, demographics and the vaginal microbiome as revealed by Bayesian network analysis

This study uses Bayesian network analysis to uncover associations between sexual habits, menstrual hygiene practices, demographics, and the vaginal microbiome, revealing new connections and limitations of current analytical methods.