Feb 03 2022 Japanese encephalitis virus genome cyclization is kinetically driven

This study uses biophysical and bioinformatics methods to assess the long-range RNA-RNA interaction between terminal regions of Japanese encephalitis virus

May 15 2021 BVDV IRES RNA in focus: A game changer for livestock health

Here we characterize a pseudoknot in the 5'UTR Internal Ribosome Entry Site (IRES) of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) using SHAPE-guided RNA structure probing and computational modelling of secondary and tertiary structures

Mar 01 2021 Mpulungu Virus: A glimpse into Africa's novel tick-borne flavivirus

The discovery of Mpulungu virus (MPFV), a novel tick-borne flavivirus in Zambia, expands our understanding of the geographical distribution and genetic diversity of flaviviruses across Africa. This study delves into the genetic details of MPFV, suggesting its potential to infect vertebrate hosts and underscoring the importance of a One Health approach in addressing emerging infectious diseases

Feb 08 2021 Molecular epidemiology and RNA structures in Chikungunya virus

This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the molecular epidemiology and evolutionary dynamics of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), uncovering how single nucleotide variants influence viral RNA structures and shape the global spread of the virus

Dec 10 2020 Genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 superspreading events in Austria

This study shows how superspreading events fueled the first wave of SARS-CoV-2 in Austria. We analyzed viral mutations and traced travel patterns, revealing the impact of superspreading on the course of the outbreak