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Research interests
Presence and role of methylotrophic bacteria in degradation of odour-causing compounds (eg methanethiol, dimethylsulfide, methylamines) associated with the mouth and feet.
Presence and role of methylotrophic bacteria in bacterial vaginosis (where trimethylamine is generated).
Presence and role of methylotrophic bacteria in relation to periodontitis
Presence and role of methylotrophic bacteria in natural environments eg River Thames and Antarctica.
Metabolism, ecophysiology, taxonomy and diversity of methylotrophs and sulfur oxidising bacteria.
Research interests (short)
Methylotrophic bacteria: roles in mouth and foot odour, periodontitis, and bacterial vaginosis.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Design and Evaluation of Novel Primers for the Detection of Genes Encoding Diverse Enzymes of Methylotrophy and Autotrophy
Hung, W.-L., Wade, W. G., Chen, Y., Kelly, D. P. & Wood, A. P., 2012, In: Polish Journal Of Microbiology. 61, 1, p. 11 - 22 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Facultative methylotrophs from the human oral cavity and methylotrophy in strains of Gordonia, Leifsonia, and Microbacterium
Hung, W.-L., Wade, W. G., Boden, R., Kelly, D. P. & Wood, A. P., Jun 2011, In: Archives of Microbiology. 193, 6, p. 407 - 417 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
24 Citations (Scopus) -
Purification and Characterization of Dimethylsulfide Monooxygenase from Hyphomicrobium sulfonivorans
Boden, R., Borodina, E., Wood, A. P., Kelly, D. P., Murrell, J. C. & Schaefer, H., Mar 2011, In: Journal of Bacteriology. 193, 5, p. 1250 - 1258 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
48 Citations (Scopus) -
Further evidence to justify reassignment of Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides Large Colony type to Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies capri
Shahram, M., Nicholas, R. A. J., Wood, A. P. & Kelly, D. P., Jan 2010, In: SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY. 33, 1, p. 20 - 24 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A rapid chromogenic microtitre assay of arginine aminopeptidase activity in Mycoplasma strains.
Lin, Y. C., Miles, R. J., Nicholas, R. A. & Wood, A. P., 1 Nov 2006, In: SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY. 29, 7, p. 589 - 592 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus)
Projects
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Are methylotrophs involved in the ecology and pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis and periodontitis?
Wood, A. (Primary Investigator)
Society for General Microbiology
12/06/2006 → 6/08/2006
Project: Research
Activities
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Enzyme & Microbial Technology (Journal)
Wood, A. (Editor)
2001 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Trends in Microbiology (Journal)
Wood, A. (Editor)
2001 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Archives of Microbiology (Journal)
Wood, A. (Editor)
2001 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Society for General Microbiology
Wood, A. (Member)
2001 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organisation
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the Specialist Group in Microbiology for approval of PhD examiners for theses submitted to the University of London
Wood, A. (Member)
2001 → …Activity: Other › Types of Business and Community - Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation