Luther A. Bartelt

This study shows dietary tryptophan improves growth in Giardia-infected mice without reducing parasite load, suggesting a role for AHR signaling in epithelial barrier function.

This study shows that protein malnutrition in mice increases susceptibility to intestinal colonization by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, likely through reduced secondary bile acids.

This study shows Giardia reduces the beneficial effects of Lactobacillus in malnourished mice, altering microbial balance and increasing intestinal damage.