K. Samby

Multistage and transmission-blocking tubulin targeting potent antimalarial discovered from the open access MMV Pathogen Box

The paper identifies potent antimalarial compounds targeting PfTubulin that show multistage activity and transmission-blocking effects against Plasmodium falciparum.

Molnupiravir combined with different repurposed drugs further inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection in human nasal epithelium in vitro

The paper evaluates antiviral effects of 95 single compounds and 30 combinations, showing that molnupiravir with other drugs inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human nasal epithelium in vitro.

The use of barcoded Asaia bacteria in mosquito in vivo screens for identification of systemic insecticides and inhibitors of malaria transmission

This paper develops a barcoding strategy using Asaia bacteria to screen for systemic insecticides and malaria transmission inhibitors in mosquitoes.

Drug repurposing screens reveal FDA approved drugs active against SARS-Cov-2

The paper screens FDA-approved drugs against SARS-CoV-2 in different cell types, identifying three FDA-approved antivirals with potential for clinical use.