Christopher D. Radka

This study identifies h18:0 as a toxic fatty acid produced by S. aureus that targets S. pneumoniae, and reveals genetic mechanisms allowing pneumococcus to resist its toxicity.

This study compares isoleucine regulation of IlvA in Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, revealing structural differences in their regulatory domains and feedback mechanisms.

This study identifies oleic acid as a compound that inhibits L. iners and promotes L. crispatus growth, offering a potential new treatment strategy for bacterial vaginosis.