Here, we find that although multiple Akkermansia glycoside hydrolases are regulated during growth on 2'-FL, one gene is likely responsible for this enhanced growth!
It's finally out (and yes, I'm posting this a few weeks late), but in an effort to be better about sharing science, check out our recent paper:
Mechanism of 2′-fucosyllactose degradation by human-associated Akkermansia | Journal of Bacteriology https://t.co/rdO1KZlO5I
Mechanism of 2’-Fucosyllactose degradation by Human-Associated Akkermansia https://t.co/O1T687WFaN
New preprint out of the lab. This one was a long time coming but well worth the wait!
Excited it's finally submitted! In this paper, we begin to identify the genetic basis of enhanced growth of Akkermansia biwaensis on 2'FL.
Mechanism of 2’-Fucosyllactose degradation by Human-Associated Akkermansia https://t.co/FiyovWUye2
I'm very proud to announce our newest publication in JMBE in which we redesign the microbial unknown https://t.co/NdocGUIsFH...
A huge shout out to my coauthors: Kayla Perri and Maha Abdelhaseib, my mentors: Tom Walter and Chris Sahley, and my inspiration: Sue Merkel
We are excited to share that @CSUNBIO is advertising for 2 (!!) marine biology/ecology Asst Professors! You'll get to teach awesome unique field courses, connect with a thriving research program, & work with amazing students. Please share widely! https://t.co/ANAtxgPGLc
We are hiring an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Environmental Studies! Areas include Indigenous environmental science & knowledge systems, Indigenous food sovereignty, Indigenous data sovereignty, and more. Join a great department - Pls RT!
https://t.co/aj5zSpV4am
Not sure how far this will reach on 'Ten'- but I will be searching for a TT position this Fall generally in the areas of microbial ecology and genetics. Bonus! I come with experience in teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. Feel free to DM any announcements :)
‼️Coming soon‼️
We will be advertising for TWO marine biologist/ecologist tenure-track positions in the CSUN biology department. I will post the ad here when it is published in the coming months. #jobs 🌊🐙🦀🐠
Working with gut microbial samples, where some "stink" more (and differently!) than others (likely differences in sulfated compounds). I get excited every time, but I don't think the lab appreciates it as much as I do.
Through the hard work of two TAs for the Micro lab (Kayla Perri and Maha Abdelhaseib, not on twitter) and surveys predating the pandemic, we now proudly present https://t.co/CMHdqCiK08 #mdpieducation via @EducSci_MDPI
Also, would love to include this in the manuscript, but I don't have stink quantification - other than a 1-5 scale and descriptors (ie. "smelled like bleu with notes of skunk")
Finally out! This work describing a genetic system for a very important and cool gut commensal has been a labor of love. Massive amounts of work by @lauren282012, Per Malkus & @ValdiviaLab. Special thanks to @barton_lab and Lawrence David’s for being most excellent collaborators.
Pretty incredible to see almost 330 of you folks in the first week of our existence!! Glad to see this kind of support for building a networking of Queer and Trans microbiologists...something we desperately need!
So we have to ask: What would you like to see our network do?
Permafrost is different from other soils. Microbes survive at sub-zero temps for millennia. What controls the microbial biogeography and distribution of genes ? What are the strongest selective pressures shaping communities? Read our paper in @ISMEJournal https://t.co/n5hmRrpHSK