J. Carrillo

A human-ACE2 knock-in mouse model for SARS-CoV-2 infection recapitulates respiratory disorders but avoids neurological disease associated with the transgenic K18-hACE2 model.

This paper introduces a knock-in mouse model for SARS-CoV-2 infection that replicates respiratory issues but avoids neurological disease seen in the K18-hACE2 model.

VLP-mediated delivery of structure-selected neoantigens demonstrates immunogenicity and antitumoral activity in mice

This study develops a neoantigen selection pipeline and a VLP-based vaccine platform to enhance immunogenicity and antitumor activity in mice.

Atypical memory B cells form a pre-plasmacellular reservoir for steady-state IgD responses to common nasopharyngeal antigens

The paper identifies a new subset of tonsillar memory B cells that serve as precursors for IgD-secreting plasma cells, contributing to steady-state IgD responses to common antigens.

Novel Spike-stabilized trimers with improved production protect K18-hACE2 mice and golden Syrian hamsters from the highly pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 Beta variant.

This paper identifies mutations that improve the production and efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 Spike proteins, protecting animal models from the Beta variant.

Beta-Cyclodextrins as affordable antivirals to treat coronavirus infection

The paper identifies beta-cyclodextrins as effective and affordable antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses through molecular modeling and in vitro testing.

Sticky Pi, an AI-powered smart insect trap for community chronoecology

The Sticky Pi trap uses AI to monitor insect activity patterns, revealing daily rhythms and community temporal niches without targeting specific species.

Adventive larval parasitoids reconstruct their close association with spotted-wing drosophila in the invaded North American range

The study documents the widespread and high parasitism of Drosophila suzukii by two introduced parasitoids in North America, showing their close association with the host has been reconstructed.

Intrinsic variation in the vertically transmitted insect-specific core virome of Aedes aegypti

The paper investigates the core virome of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, identifying four insect-specific viruses that are vertically transmitted and persist across generations.

SARS-CoV-2 B.1.351 (beta) variant shows enhanced infectivity in K18-hACE2 transgenic mice and expanded tropism to wildtype mice compared to B.1 variant

This study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.351 variant infects K18-hACE2 mice faster and wildtype mice, with milder symptoms than the B.1 variant.

Siglec-1 on dendritic cells mediates SARS-CoV-2 trans-infection of target cells while on macrophages triggers proinflammatory responses

This study shows Siglec-1 on APCs mediates SARS-CoV-2 trans-infection and triggers proinflammatory responses, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target.

Highly functional Cellular Immunity in SARS-CoV-2 Non-Seroconvertors is associated with immune protection

The paper examines T-cell immunity in SARS-CoV-2 non-seroconvertors, finding high functional T-cell responses and low immune activation correlate with protection from severe disease without seroconversion.

Previous SARS-CoV-2 infection increases B.1.1.7 cross-neutralization by vaccinated individuals.

The paper assesses how prior SARS-CoV-2 infection affects B.1.1.7 cross-neutralization in vaccinated individuals, finding that previously infected individuals show equivalent neutralization against B.1.1.7 compared to the Wuhan strain.

Protection against reinfection with D614- or G614-SARS-CoV-2 isolates in hamsters

This study shows that hamsters infected with SARS-CoV-2 are not fully protected against reinfection with both original and variant isolates, but experience reduced lung disease severity upon re-exposure.

Stable neutralizing antibody levels six months after mild and severe COVID-19 episode

This study tracks neutralizing antibody levels in COVID-19 patients up to six months post-infection, finding persistent activity in mild cases and a slower decline in hospitalized individuals.

Identification of Plitidepsin as Potent Inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2-Induced Cytopathic Effect after a Drug Repurposing Screen

This study screens existing drugs to identify potent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2-induced cytopathic effect and viral replication, finding plitidepsin as the most effective clinically approved drug.