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Daniel van der Lelie

Daniel van der Lelie

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
69
Citations
23104
World Ranking
7271
National Ranking
3336

Overview

Daniel van der Lelie is affiliated with Gusto Global LLC in the United States and focuses research efforts on the intersection of microbiology, immunology, and gastrointestinal health.

Their research covers key fields including Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. More specifically, their subfields of study are Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

Their main research topics include:

  • Gut microbiota and health
  • Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
  • Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) research

Recent publications by Daniel van der Lelie include two significant papers:

  • "Rationally designed bacterial consortia to treat chronic immune-mediated colitis and restore intestinal homeostasis," published in 2021 in Nature Communications
  • "COVID-19 and the Gut Microbiome: More than a Gut Feeling," published in 2020 in mSystems

Frequent co-authors include:

  • Safiyh Taghavi
  • Akihiko Oka
  • Junji Umeno
  • Ting-Jia Fan
  • Katherine E. Merrell

The scientist's publications have appeared notably in the journals Nature Communications and mSystems, with equal contributions to each venue.

Best Publications

  • DNA-guided crystallization of colloidal nanoparticles

    Dmytro Nykypanchuk;Mathew M. Maye;Daniel van der Lelie;Oleg Gang

  • Phytoremediation of contaminated soils and groundwater: lessons from the field

    Jaco Vangronsveld;Rolf Herzig;Nele Weyens;Jana Boulet

  • Endophytic Bacteria and Their Potential Applications

    Cindy Lodewyckx;Jaco Vangronsveld;Fiona Porteous;Edward R.B. Moore

  • The versatility and adaptation of bacteria from the genus Stenotrophomonas

    Robert P. Ryan;Sebastien Monchy;Massimiliano Cardinale;Safiyh Taghavi

  • The Soil Microbiome Influences Grapevine-Associated Microbiota

    Iratxe Zarraonaindia;Iratxe Zarraonaindia;Sarah M. Owens;Sarah M. Owens;Pamela Weisenhorn;Kristin West

  • Engineered endophytic bacteria improve phytoremediation of water-soluble, volatile, organic pollutants

    Tanja Barac;Safiyh Taghavi;Safiyh Taghavi;Brigitte Borremans;Ann Provoost

  • Genome Survey and Characterization of Endophytic Bacteria Exhibiting a Beneficial Effect on Growth and Development of Poplar Trees

    Safiyh Taghavi;Craig Garafola;Sébastien Monchy;Lee Newman

  • Phytoremediation: plant–endophyte partnerships take the challenge

    Nele Weyens;Daniel van der Lelie;Safiyh Taghavi;Jaco Vangronsveld

  • Rhizosphere chemical dialogues: Plant-microbe interactions

    Dayakar V Badri;Tiffany L Weir;Daniel van der Lelie;Jorge M Vivanco

  • Exploiting plant–microbe partnerships to improve biomass production and remediation

    Nele Weyens;Daniel van der Lelie;Safiyh Taghavi;Lee Newman

  • Ralstonia metallidurans, a bacterium specifically adapted to toxic metals: towards a catalogue of metal-responsive genes

    Max Mergeay;Sébastien Monchy;Tatiana Vallaeys;Vanessa Auquier

  • Horizontal Gene Transfer to Endogenous Endophytic Bacteria from Poplar Improves Phytoremediation of Toluene

    Safiyh Taghavi;Safiyh Taghavi;Tanja Barac;Bill Greenberg;Brigitte Borremans

  • Genome Sequence of the Plant Growth Promoting Endophytic Bacterium Enterobacter sp. 638

    Safiyh Taghavi;Daniel van der Lelie;Adam Hoffman;Yian-Biao Zhang

  • DsrB gene-based DGGE for community and diversity surveys of sulfate-reducing bacteria

    Joke Geets;Brigitte Borremans;Ludo Diels;Dirk Springael

  • Genetic engineering in the improvement of plants for phytoremediation of metal polluted soils.

    S. Kärenlampi;H. Schat;J. Vangronsveld;J.A.C. Verkleij

  • ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA FROM SEEDS OF NICOTIANA TABACUM CAN REDUCE CADMIUM PHYTOTOXICITY

    Chiara Mastretta;Safiyh Taghavi;Daniel van der Lelie;Alessio Mengoni

  • Comparative genomics and functional analysis of niche-specific adaptation in Pseudomonas putida.

    Xiao-Xiao Wu;Xiao-Xiao Wu;Sébastien Monchy;Safiyh Taghavi;Wei Zhu

  • Whole cell- and protein-based biosensors for the detection of bioavailable heavy metals in environmental samples

    Philippe Corbisier;Daniel van der Lelie;Brigitte Borremans;Ann Provoost

  • Endophytic bacterial diversity in poplar trees growing on a BTEX-contaminated site: the characterisation of isolates with potential to enhance phytoremediation.

    Fiona Porteous Moore;Tanja Barac;Brigitte Borremans;Licy Oeyen

  • The Complete Genome Sequence of Cupriavidus metallidurans Strain CH34, a Master Survivalist in Harsh and Anthropogenic Environments

    Paul J. Janssen;Rob Van Houdt;Hugo Moors;Pieter Monsieurs

Frequent Co-Authors

Safiyh Taghavi
Safiyh Taghavi Research Triangle Park Foundation
Jaco Vangronsveld
Jaco Vangronsveld Hasselt University
Oleg Gang
Oleg Gang Columbia University
Nele Weyens
Nele Weyens Hasselt University
Mathew M. Maye
Mathew M. Maye Syracuse University
Jack A. Gilbert
Jack A. Gilbert University of California, San Diego
Max Mergeay
Max Mergeay Flemish Institute for Technological Research
John J. Dunn
John J. Dunn Brookhaven National Laboratory
Stanislaus S. Wong
Stanislaus S. Wong Stony Brook University
Ludo Diels
Ludo Diels Flemish Institute for Technological Research

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