A. Alisoltani

Pan-genome study underlining the extent of genomic variation of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae in Malawi

This study identifies serotypes 1 and 5 of Streptococcus pneumoniae as highly invasive in Malawi, showing genetic differences linked to shorter colonization and potential invasiveness.

Increased frequency of recurrent in-frame deletions in new expanding lineages of SARS CoV-2 reflects immune selective pressure

The paper identifies an increase in in-frame deletions in SARS-CoV-2 lineages, suggesting immune selective pressure as a driving force.

Microbial function and genital inflammation in young South African women at high risk of HIV infection

This study uses metaproteomics to link microbial function and inflammation in the female genital tract of South African women at high HIV risk, finding that reduced cell wall organization and peptidoglycan biosynthesis are associated with high inflammation.

The interplay of SARS-CoV-2 evolution and constraints imposed by the structure and functionality of its proteins

The paper analyzes SARS-CoV-2 mutations in relation to protein structure and function, finding that foldability and functional conservation drive evolutionary patterns.

Large scale analysis of smoking-induced changes in the tumor immune microenvironment

This study analyzes smoking-induced changes in the tumor immune microenvironment across ten cancer types using TCGA data, finding increased plasma cells and altered immune cell ratios linked to survival outcomes, with stronger effects in female smokers.