Publications
2023
Genome dynamics across the evolutionary transition to endosymbiosis
'<i>Candidatus</i> Megaira' are diverse symbionts of algae and ciliates with the potential for defensive symbiosis.
Davison, H. R., Hurst, G. D. D., & Siozios, S. (2023). '<i>Candidatus</i> Megaira' are diverse symbionts of algae and ciliates with the potential for defensive symbiosis.. Microbial genomics, 9(3). doi:10.1099/mgen.0.000950
2022
<i>‘Candidatus</i>Megaira’ are diverse symbionts of algae and ciliates with the potential for defensive symbiosis
Arsenophonus apicola sp. nov., isolated from the honeybee Apis mellifera
Nadal-Jimenez, P., Siozios, S., Frost, C. L., Court, R., Chrostek, E., Drew, G. C., . . . Hurst, G. D. D. (2022). Arsenophonus apicola sp. nov., isolated from the honeybee Apis mellifera. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 72(8). doi:10.1099/ijsem.0.005469
<i>Symbiopectobacterium purcellii</i>, gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from the leafhopper <i>Empoasca decipiens</i>
Nadal-Jimenez, P., Siozios, S., Halliday, N., Camara, M., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2022). <i>Symbiopectobacterium purcellii</i>, gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from the leafhopper <i>Empoasca decipiens</i>. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY, 72(6). doi:10.1099/ijsem.0.005440
Genomic diversity across the Rickettsia and 'Candidatus Megaira' genera and proposal of genus status for the Torix group
Davison, H. R., Pilgrim, J., Wybouw, N., Parker, J., Pirro, S., Hunter-Barnett, S., . . . Siozios, S. (2022). Genomic diversity across the Rickettsia and 'Candidatus Megaira' genera and proposal of genus status for the Torix group. NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 13(1). doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30385-6
Culture and genomic analysis of <i>Arsenophonus apicola</i> sp. nov. isolated from the honeybee <i>Apis mellifera</i>
2021
Large-scale comparative genomics unravels great genomic diversity across the <i>Rickettsia</i> and <i>Ca</i>. Megaira genera and identifies Torix group as an evolutionarily distinct clade
Structure of an ant-myrmecophile-microbe community
<i>Bodo saltans</i> (Kinetoplastida) is dependent on a novel <i>Paracaedibacter</i>-like endosymbiont that possesses multiple putative toxin-antitoxin systems
Midha, S., Rigden, D. J., Siozios, S., Hurst, G. D. D., & Jackson, A. P. (2021). <i>Bodo saltans</i> (Kinetoplastida) is dependent on a novel <i>Paracaedibacter</i>-like endosymbiont that possesses multiple putative toxin-antitoxin systems. ISME JOURNAL, 15(6), 1680-1694. doi:10.1038/s41396-020-00879-6
Torix Rickettsia are widespread in arthropods and reflect a neglected symbiosis.
Pilgrim, J., Thongprem, P., Davison, H. R., Siozios, S., Baylis, M., Zakharov, E. V., . . . Hurst, G. D. D. (2021). Torix Rickettsia are widespread in arthropods and reflect a neglected symbiosis.. GigaScience, 10(3). doi:10.1093/gigascience/giab021
Cardinium symbiosis as a potential confounder of mtDNA based phylogeographic inference in Culicoides imicola (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), a vector of veterinary viruses (vol 14, 100, 2021)
Pilgrim, J., Siozios, S., Baylis, M., Venter, G., Garros, C., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2021). Cardinium symbiosis as a potential confounder of mtDNA based phylogeographic inference in Culicoides imicola (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), a vector of veterinary viruses (vol 14, 100, 2021). PARASITES & VECTORS, 14(1). doi:10.1186/s13071-021-04653-1
<i>Cardinium</i> symbiosis as a potential confounder of mtDNA based phylogeographic inference in <i>Culicoides imicola</i> (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), a vector of veterinary viruses
Pilgrim, J., Siozios, S., Baylis, M., Venter, G., Garros, C., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2021). <i>Cardinium</i> symbiosis as a potential confounder of mtDNA based phylogeographic inference in <i>Culicoides imicola</i> (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), a vector of veterinary viruses. PARASITES & VECTORS, 14(1). doi:10.1186/s13071-020-04568-3
Rapid molecular evolution of Spiroplasma symbionts of Drosophila
Gerth, M., Martinez-Montoya, H., Ramirez, P., Masson, F., Griffin, J. S., Aramayo, R., . . . Hurst, G. D. D. (2021). Rapid molecular evolution of Spiroplasma symbionts of Drosophila. MICROBIAL GENOMICS, 7(2). doi:10.1099/mgen.0.000503
2020
Past, current, and potential future distributions of unique genetic diversity in a cold-adapted mountain butterfly
Minter, M., Dasmahapatra, K. K., Thomas, C. D., Morecroft, M. D., Tonhasca, A., Schmitt, T., . . . Hill, J. K. (2020). Past, current, and potential future distributions of unique genetic diversity in a cold-adapted mountain butterfly. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION. doi:10.1002/ece3.6755
Identifying candidate<i>Culicoides</i>spp. (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) for the study of interactions with<i>Candidatus</i>Cardinium hertigii (Bacteroidetes)
Pilgrim, J., Siozios, S., Baylis, M., Venter, G., Garros, C., & Hurst, G. (2020). Identifying candidate<i>Culicoides</i>spp. (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) for the study of interactions with<i>Candidatus</i>Cardinium hertigii (Bacteroidetes). doi:10.1101/2020.09.21.306753
<i>Cardinium</i>symbiosis as a potential confounder of mtDNA based phylogeographic inference in<i>Culicoides imicola</i>(Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), a vector of veterinary viruses
Pilgrim, J., Siozios, S., Baylis, M., Venter, G., Garros, C., & Hurst, G. (2020). <i>Cardinium</i>symbiosis as a potential confounder of mtDNA based phylogeographic inference in<i>Culicoides imicola</i>(Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), a vector of veterinary viruses. doi:10.1101/2020.09.20.305342
The Tissue Tropisms and Transstadial Transmission of a Rickettsia Endosymbiont in the Highland Midge, Culicoides impunctatus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae).
Pilgrim, J., Siozios, S., Baylis, M., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2020). The Tissue Tropisms and Transstadial Transmission of a Rickettsia Endosymbiont in the Highland Midge, Culicoides impunctatus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae).. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. doi:10.1128/aem.01492-20
Transitions in symbiosis: evidence for environmental acquisition & social transmission within a clade of heritable symbionts
Drew, G., Budge, G., Frost, C., Neumann, P., Siozios, S., Yañez, O., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2020). Transitions in symbiosis: evidence for environmental acquisition & social transmission within a clade of heritable symbionts. doi:10.1101/2020.07.27.223933
Rapid molecular evolution of<i>Spiroplasma</i>symbionts of<i>Drosophila</i>
Gerth, M., Martinez-Montoya, H., Ramirez, P., Masson, F., Griffin, J., Aramayo, R., . . . Hurst, G. D. D. (2020). Rapid molecular evolution of<i>Spiroplasma</i>symbionts of<i>Drosophila</i>. doi:10.1101/2020.06.23.165548
The Tissue Tropisms and Transstadial Transmission of a<i>Rickettsia</i>Endosymbiont in the Highland Midge,<i>Culicoides impunctatus</i>(Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)
Pilgrim, J., Siozios, S., Baylis, M., & Hurst, G. (2020). The Tissue Tropisms and Transstadial Transmission of a<i>Rickettsia</i>Endosymbiont in the Highland Midge,<i>Culicoides impunctatus</i>(Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). doi:10.1101/2020.06.23.166496
The Hypercomplex Genome of an Insect Reproductive Parasite Highlights the Importance of Lateral Gene Transfer in Symbiont Biology
Frost, C. L., Siozios, S., Nadal-Jimenez, P., Brockhurst, M. A., King, K. C., Darby, A. C., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2020). The Hypercomplex Genome of an Insect Reproductive Parasite Highlights the Importance of Lateral Gene Transfer in Symbiont Biology. mBio, 11(2). doi:10.1128/mbio.02590-19
DNA barcoding reveals incorrect labelling of insects sold as food in the UK
Siozios, S., Massa, A., Parr, C. L., Verspoor, R. L., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2020). DNA barcoding reveals incorrect labelling of insects sold as food in the UK. PEERJ, 8. doi:10.7717/peerj.8496
2019
Complete Reference Genome Assembly for Commensalibacter sp. Strain AMU001, an Acetic Acid Bacterium Isolated from the Gut of Honey Bees.
Siozios, S., Moran, J., Chege, M., Hurst, G. D. D., & Paredes, J. C. (2019). Complete Reference Genome Assembly for Commensalibacter sp. Strain AMU001, an Acetic Acid Bacterium Isolated from the Gut of Honey Bees.. Microbiology resource announcements, 8(1). doi:10.1128/mra.01459-18
The draft genome of strain <i>c</i>Cpun from biting midges confirms insect <i>Cardinium</i> are not a monophyletic group and reveals a novel gene family expansion in a symbiont
Siozios, S., Pilgrim, J., Darby, A. C., Baylis, M., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2019). The draft genome of strain <i>c</i>Cpun from biting midges confirms insect <i>Cardinium</i> are not a monophyletic group and reveals a novel gene family expansion in a symbiont. PEERJ, 7. doi:10.7717/peerj.6448
2018
Symbiosis: Wolbachia Host Shifts in the Fast Lane
Siozios, S., Gerth, M., Griffin, J. S., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2018). Symbiosis: Wolbachia Host Shifts in the Fast Lane. CURRENT BIOLOGY, 28(6), R269-R271. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2018.02.008
2017
Insertion sequence polymorphism and genomic rearrangements uncover hidden <i>Wolbachia</i> diversity in <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> and <i>D-subpulchrella</i>
Kaur, R., Siozios, S., Miller, W. J., & Rota-Stabelli, O. (2017). Insertion sequence polymorphism and genomic rearrangements uncover hidden <i>Wolbachia</i> diversity in <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> and <i>D-subpulchrella</i>. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 7. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-13808-z
Torix group Rickettsia are widespread in Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), reach high frequency and carry unique genomic features
Pilgrim, J., Ander, M., Garros, C., Baylis, M., Hurst, G. D. D., & Siozios, S. (2017). Torix group Rickettsia are widespread in Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), reach high frequency and carry unique genomic features. Environmental Microbiology, 19(10), 4238-4255. doi:10.1111/1462-2920.13887
2016
<i>Wolbachia</i> in European Populations of the Invasive Pest <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: Regional Variation in Infection Frequencies (vol 11, e0147766, 2016)
Cattel, J., Kaur, R., Gibert, P., Martinez, J., Fraimout, A., Jiggins, F., . . . Mouton, L. (2016). <i>Wolbachia</i> in European Populations of the Invasive Pest <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: Regional Variation in Infection Frequencies (vol 11, e0147766, 2016). PLOS ONE, 11(2). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0150050
<i>Wolbachia</i> in European Populations of the Invasive Pest <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: Regional Variation in Infection Frequencies
Cattel, J., Kaur, R., Gibert, P., Martinez, J., Fraimout, A., Jiggins, F., . . . Mouton, L. (2016). <i>Wolbachia</i> in European Populations of the Invasive Pest <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: Regional Variation in Infection Frequencies. PLOS ONE, 11(1). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0147766
2015
Transcriptional Reprogramming of the Mycoparasitic Fungus <i>Ampelomyces quisqualis</i> During the Powdery Mildew Host-Induced Germination
Siozios, S., Tosi, L., Ferrarini, A., Ferrari, A., Tononi, P., Bellin, D., . . . Pertot, I. (2015). Transcriptional Reprogramming of the Mycoparasitic Fungus <i>Ampelomyces quisqualis</i> During the Powdery Mildew Host-Induced Germination. PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 105(2), 199-209. doi:10.1094/PHYTO-01-14-0013-R
2013
Linking Genomics and Ecology to Investigate the Complex Evolution of an Invasive <i>Drosophila</i> Pest
Ometto, L., Cestaro, A., Ramasamy, S., Grassi, A., Revadi, S., Siozios, S., . . . Rota-Stabelli, O. (2013). Linking Genomics and Ecology to Investigate the Complex Evolution of an Invasive <i>Drosophila</i> Pest. GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 5(4), 745-757. doi:10.1093/gbe/evt034
Draft Genome Sequence of the Wolbachia Endosymbiont of Drosophila suzukii.
Siozios, S., Cestaro, A., Kaur, R., Pertot, I., Rota-Stabelli, O., & Anfora, G. (2013). Draft Genome Sequence of the Wolbachia Endosymbiont of Drosophila suzukii.. Genome announcements, 1(1), e00032-e00013. doi:10.1128/genomea.00032-13
The Diversity and Evolution of <i>Wolbachia</i> Ankyrin Repeat Domain Genes
Siozios, S., Ioannidis, P., Klasson, L., Andersson, S. G. E., Braig, H. R., & Bourtzis, K. (2013). The Diversity and Evolution of <i>Wolbachia</i> Ankyrin Repeat Domain Genes. PLOS ONE, 8(2). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0055390
2010
The Effect of Carbon Source on Microbial Community Structure and Cr(VI) Reduction Rate
Tekerlekopoulou, A. G., Tsiamis, G., Dermou, E., Siozios, S., Bourtzis, K., & Vayenas, D. V. (2010). The Effect of Carbon Source on Microbial Community Structure and Cr(VI) Reduction Rate. BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING, 107(3), 478-487. doi:10.1002/bit.22837
2009
Extensive genomic diversity of closely related <i>Wolbachia</i> strains
Ishmael, N., Hotopp, J. C. D., Ioannidis, P., Biber, S., Sakamoto, J., Siozios, S., . . . Tettelin, H. (2009). Extensive genomic diversity of closely related <i>Wolbachia</i> strains. MICROBIOLOGY-SGM, 155, 2211-2222. doi:10.1099/mic.0.027581-0
2008
<i>Wolbachia</i> symbiosis and insect immune response
Siozios, S., Sapountzis, P., Ioannidis, P., & Bourtzis, K. (2008). <i>Wolbachia</i> symbiosis and insect immune response. INSECT SCIENCE, 15(1), 89-100. doi:10.1111/j.1744-7917.2008.00189.x
2007
New criteria for selecting the origin of DNA replication in <i>Wolbachia</i> and closely related bacteria
Ioannidis, P., Hotopp, J. C. D., Sapountzis, P., Siozios, S., Tsiamis, G., Bordenstein, S. R., . . . Bourtzis, K. (2007). New criteria for selecting the origin of DNA replication in <i>Wolbachia</i> and closely related bacteria. BMC GENOMICS, 8. doi:10.1186/1471-2164-8-182
2006
Kinetics of pure cultures of hydrogen-oxidizing denitrifying bacteria and modeling of the interactions among them in mixed cultures
Vasiliadou, I. A., Siozios, S., Papadas, I. T., Bourtzis, K., Pavlou, S., & Vayenas, D. V. (2006). Kinetics of pure cultures of hydrogen-oxidizing denitrifying bacteria and modeling of the interactions among them in mixed cultures. BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING, 95(3), 513-525. doi:10.1002/bit.21031