Martin F. Polz

The paper identifies genomically discrete and ecologically cohesive subspecies in the global ocean microbiome, showing they are biologically meaningful units driven by environmental factors.

The paper identifies genome-wide selective sweeps in the human gut microbiome, revealing ecologically distinct populations linked to age and colorectal cancer.

The paper measures growth rates of Vibrio bacteria in seawater using a single-cell chemostat, finding they grow consistently and are carbon-limited despite being rare.

The paper shows that a metabolite from Vibrio ordalii induces prophages in competing Vibrio species by inhibiting peptide deformylase, enhancing competitive advantage through prophage activation.

This study examines macroecological patterns in bacterial communities of hot springs mats at a fine spatial scale, finding sublinear species-area scaling and increasing abundance-occupancy trends.

This study identifies the molecular mechanisms of ixotrophy in bacteria, revealing the role of multiple secretion systems and regulatory elements in predatory behavior.

The paper uses interpretable machine learning to identify anti-defense genes in bacterial viruses, revealing their ability to counteract diverse bacterial immune systems.