D. Wylie

Molecular Mimicry as a Mechanism of Viral Immune Evasion and Autoimmunity

This study identifies widespread linear molecular mimicry across the human virome, linking it to autoimmunity, particularly in multiple sclerosis, and suggests therapeutic strategies targeting viral infections.

Comparison of commercial DNA extraction kits for whole metagenome sequencing of human oral, vaginal, and rectal microbiome samples

This study compares four DNA extraction kits for whole metagenome sequencing of human oral, vaginal, and rectal microbiome samples, finding systematic biases in microbial taxa representation.