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Virology
Jana Franova, Ondrej Lenz, Jaroslava Pribylova, Radek Cmejla, Lucie Valentova, Igor Koloniuk
Summary: RT-PCR screening of 332 strawberry plants from 33 locations in the Czech Republic revealed the presence of strawberry polerovirus 1 (SPV1) in 35% of tested plants, along with several other viruses, with no clear correlation between symptoms and detected viruses. The study also identified various potential invertebrate vectors for SPV1, including several species of aphids and other non-aphid invertebrates. Furthermore, transmission tests showed that at least 4 hours of acquisition time were needed for some vectors to acquire SPV1, while 1 day was sufficient for inoculation using certain vectors.
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Agronomy
Solomon Shibeshi Sime, Abebe Menkir, Victor O. Adetimirin, Melaku Gedil, P. Lava Kumar
Summary: This study validated the diagnostic ability of three SNP markers linked to MSV resistance in maize, confirming their strong association with resistance and highlighting the importance of identifying additional markers for screening resistant lines.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hadija M. Ally, Hajar El Hamss, Christophe Simiand, M. N. Maruthi, John Colvin, Helene Delatte
Summary: Outbreaks of whitefly, Bemisia tabaci species in East and Central Africa have driven the spread of plant-virus diseases. The highly abundant 'invader' population of B. tabaci is responsible for spreading these diseases from Uganda to neighboring countries. Molecular analysis confirms the presence of multiple local Tanzanian B. tabaci species independent of the spread of invasive B. tabaci populations.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jasmin S. Kutter, Dennis de Meulder, Theo M. Bestebroer, Pascal Lexmond, Ard Mulders, Mathilde Richard, Ron A. M. Fouchier, Sander Herfst
Summary: The study shows that SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted through the air over more than a meter distance in ferrets, indicating that ferrets may be a sensitive model to study interventions aimed at preventing virus transmission.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baba Seidu, Joshua Kiddy K. Asamoah, Eric Neebo Wiah, Joseph Ackora-Prah
Summary: This article investigates the transmission of maize streak virus disease and methods to control the virus. Through numerical simulation and graphical display, the effects of various control measures are shown, and the most cost-effective combination is proposed.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xin Wang, Jeanette J. Rainey, Grace W. Goryoka, Zuoru Liang, Shuyu Wu, Liming Wen, Ran Duan, Shuai Qin, Haodi Huang, Grishma Kharod, Carol Y. Rao, Stephanie J. Salyer, Casey Barton Behravesh, Huaiqi Jing
Summary: Representatives from China held a workshop to prioritize zoonotic diseases using the OHZDP Process, resulting in five priority zoonotic diseases: avian influenza, echinococcosis, rabies, plague, and brucellosis. This list serves as a foundation for One Health collaboration to strengthen disease prevention and control efforts in China.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zheng Dong, Juan Ma, Jiahuang Qiu, Quanzhong Ren, Qinge Shan, Xuefeng Duan, Guangle Li, Yi Y. Zuo, Yu Qi, Yajun Liu, Guoliang Liu, Iseult Lynch, Min Fang, Sijin Liu
Summary: Mounting data suggest that environmental pollution due to airborne fine particles (AFPs) increases the occurrence and severity of respiratory virus infection in humans. However, it is unclear whether and how interactions with AFPs alter viral infection and distribution. Our study reveals synergetic effects between various AFPs and the H1N1 virus, regulated by physicochemical properties of the AFPs. These findings highlight the key role of AFPs in driving viral infection throughout the respiratory tract and beyond, emphasizing the need for stronger air quality management and pollution reduction policies.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Victor Borda, Ronaldo da Silva Francisco Junior, Joseane B. Carvalho, Guilherme L. Morais, Atila Duque Rossi, Paula Pezzuto, Girlene S. Azevedo, Bruno L. Schamber-Reis, Elyzabeth A. Portari, Adriana Melo, Maria Elisabeth L. Moreira, Leticia C. Guida, Daniela P. Cunha, Leonardo Gomes, Zilton F. M. Vasconcelos, Fabio R. Faucz, Amilcar Tanuri, Constantine A. Stratakis, Renato S. Aguiar, Cynthia Chester Cardoso, Ana Tereza Ribeiro de Vasconcelos
Summary: Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) is a severe illness caused by Zika virus infection during pregnancy, leading to life-threatening neurodevelopmental dysfunctions. Genetic variants in genes related to CZS phenotypes were investigated in newborns born to ZIKV-exposed women through whole-exome sequencing. Both common and rare harmful variants were found, with some genes potentially playing a role in CZS susceptibility. The study also identified potential therapeutic targets related to neurological development and immunity.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexandra Savinkina, Melanie Chitwood, Jiye Kwon, Virginia E. E. Pitzer, Gregg Gonsalves, A. David Paltiel
Summary: This study developed a stochastic dynamic SEIR model to estimate the likelihood of an mpox outbreak and the potential effect of mitigation measures in a residential college setting. The model showed that timely detection and isolation of symptomatic cases could control future outbreaks of mpox on college campuses.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Ivica Djalovic, Sayanta Kundu, Rajeev Nayan Bahuguna, Ashwani Pareek, Ali Raza, Sneh L. Singla-Pareek, P. V. Vara Prasad, Rajeev K. Varshney
Summary: The global mean temperature is rapidly increasing due to anthropogenic practices, which leads to the emission of greenhouse gases. This temperature increase is predicted to reach 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050. The warming climate adversely impacts crop production, particularly maize, by affecting biochemical, physiological, and metabolic processes, resulting in poor growth and reduced yield. Heat stress tolerance in crops is regulated by various environmental factors, including humidity, vapor pressure deficit, soil moisture content, and solar radiation. Therefore, exploring genetic diversity in maize through landraces and wild accessions can help identify traits, genes, and QTLs that can enhance heat stress tolerance in elite cultivars.
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Plant Sciences
Tessa Albrecht, Samantha White, Marylee Layton, Mark Stenglein, Scott Haley, Punya Nachappa
Summary: This study determined the current status of the wheat curl mite (WCM) and WCM-transmitted viruses in Colorado, revealing a high rate of virus incidence, genetic diversity of isolates, and novel virus variants. These findings emphasize the need to investigate the impact and role of novel viruses on disease severity.
Article
Virology
Andreia da Costa Paz, Barbara Aparecida Chaves, Raquel Soares Maia Godoy, Deilane Ferreira Coelho, Ademir Bentes Vieira Junior, Rodrigo Maciel Alencar, Joao Arthur Alcantara, Luiza dos Santos Felix, Cinthia Catharina Azevedo Oliveira, Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro, Marcus Vinicius Guimaraes Lacerda, Nagila Francinete Costa Secundino, Paulo Filemon Paolucci Pimenta
Summary: This study found that the susceptibility and transmission ability of mosquitoes to Zika virus can vary among different geographical areas, which is important for the prevention and control of Zika virus transmission.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vitor Borges, Mariana Perez Duque, Joao Vieira Martins, Paula Vasconcelos, Rita Ferreira, Daniel Sobral, Ana Pelerito, Isabel Lopes de Carvalho, Maria Sofia Nuncio, Maria Jose Borrego, Cornelius Roemer, Richard A. Neher, Megan O'Driscoll, Raquel Rocha, Silvia Lopo, Raquel Neves, Paula Palminha, Luis Coelho, Alexandra Nunes, Joana Isidro, Miguel Pinto, Joao Dourado Santos, Veronica Mixao, Daniela Santos, Silvia Duarte, Luis Vieira, Fatima Martins, Jorge Machado, Vitor Cabral Verissimo, Berta Grau, Andre Peralta-Santos, Jose Neves, Margarida Caldeira, Mafalda Pestana, Candida Fernandes, Joao Caria, Raquel Pinto, Diana Povoas, Fernando Maltez, Ana Isabel Sa, Mafalda Brito Salvador, Eugenio Teofilo, Miguel Rocha, Virginia Moneti, Luis Miguel Duque, Francisco Ferreira Silva, Teresa Baptista, Joana Vasconcelos, Sara Casanova, Kamal Mansinho, Joao Vaz Alves, Joao Alves, Antonio Silva, Miguel Alpalhao, Claudia Brazao, Diogo Sousa, Paulo Filipe, Patricia Pacheco, Francesca Peruzzu, Rita Patrocinio de Jesus, Luis Ferreira, Josefina Mendez, Sofia Jordao, Frederico Duarte, Maria Joao Goncalves, Eduarda Pena, Claudio Nunes Silva, Andre Rodrigues Guimaraes, Margarida Tavares, Graca Freitas, Rita Cordeiro, Joao Paulo Gomes
Summary: An analysis of viral genomes and epidemiological data from the 2022 mpox outbreak in Portugal sheds light on the heterogeneity of early transmission events, with national and international linkages.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jennifer S. Lord, Michael B. Bonsall
Summary: The study of vector competence is crucial for understanding mosquito-borne virus transmission and developing control tools. This research develops a mechanistic model to study virus dynamics within mosquitoes and demonstrates the impact of intrinsic stochasticity on the infection process.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Barbara N. Porto
Summary: The virome refers to the viral component of the microbiome, including all viruses that inhabit the human body. Despite previous limitations in accurately characterizing viruses, recent advancements in methods such as deep sequencing and metagenomics have allowed for a better understanding of the diverse viral species present in the human body.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)