Publications

Our research connects environmental chemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology—from resolving chemical fate and microbial function to developing practical strategies for healthier ecosystems.

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Current Publications & Preprints

Research outputs from projects and collaborations since the Yu Research Group was established at Stanford.

Symbols: † equal contribution; * corresponding author; ◈ graduate students mentored; ◇ undergraduate students mentored; ⬖ postdoc mentored; ⧰ visiting researcher hosted.

1. 4. Dual roles of cyanopeptides as substrates and inhibitors of enzymes in surface waters.
   Wang X, Lippuner E, Yu Y, Janssen* (2026) Environmental Science & Technology, Accepted. 
2. 3. How to increase understanding of microbial inocula in biodegradation testing.
   Wennberg AC, Davenport R, Serrana JM, Yu Y, Key T, Sigmund G* (2026). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, In-revision
3. 2. Laccase-mediated biotransformation potential for fluorinated compounds by geographically diverse human gut microbiota.
   Schärer MR†, Yu Y†, Grawe A, Christenson JK, Robinson SL*, Bokulich NA* (2026). mBio, https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.01026-26. 
4. 1. An enzyme-level benchmark based on environmental bacterial laccases for predicting contaminant fate in water.
   Yu Y*, Zhang K, Steiner V-M, Poltorak V, Probst SI, Robinson SL, Hutter J, Satoh H, Fenner K* (2026). bioRxiv. doi:10.64898/2026.01.27.701970.

Publications Before Stanford

Explore the studies that shaped our research program across chemical fate, PFAS transformation, environmental microbiology, and biocatalysis.

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