Luke R. Loomis

This study identifies genetic factors enabling Bacteroides fragilis to transition from commensal to pathogenic by analyzing 813 strains and their genomic diversity.

This study identifies a bacterial sialidase, NanH, in Bacteroides fragilis that mediates early gut colonization and resilience through host-derived glycans.

This study compares the pangenome of Bacteroides fragilis genomospecies to reveal genetic diversity and ecological roles, finding division I and II strains represent distinct species with different functional adaptations.