K. Kistler

Using transition density models to interpret experimental optical spectra of exciton-coupled cyanine (iCy3)2 dimer probes of local DNA conformations at or near functional protein binding sites

The paper uses transition density models to analyze optical spectra of (iCy3)2 dimer probes, determining DNA conformational parameters near protein binding sites.

An Atlas of Adaptive Evolution in Endemic Human Viruses

The paper identifies ten endemic human viruses that undergo antigenic evolution, showing higher mutation rates in surface proteins compared to SARS-CoV-2.

Rapid and parallel adaptive mutations in spike S1 drive clade success in SARS-CoV-2

The paper quantifies adaptive evolution in SARS-CoV-2 by analyzing mutation accumulation and selection pressures across the genome, finding rapid adaptive changes in spike S1 and other genes.

Recombination patterns in coronaviruses

This paper introduces a method to infer recombination networks in coronaviruses and shows recombination is common and potentially beneficial in seasonal human coronaviruses.

Evidence for adaptive evolution in the receptor-binding domain of seasonal coronaviruses OC43 and 229E

This study shows that OC43 and 229E coronaviruses are evolving in immune-targeted regions, suggesting antigenic drift may drive immune evasion and vaccine reformulation needs.