L. B. Goodman

Molecular detection using hybridization capture and next-generation sequencing reveals cross-species transmission of feline coronavirus type-1 between a domestic cat and a captive wild felid

Survey of white-footed mice in Connecticut, USA reveals low SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and infection with divergent betacoronaviruses

The study surveys white-footed mice in Connecticut, finding low SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and identifying two divergent betacoronaviruses.

Viral capsid, antibody, and receptor interactions: experimental analysis of the antibody escape evolution of canine parvovirus

This study uses in vitro selection and deep sequencing to identify escape mutations in canine parvovirus selected by two antibodies, revealing mechanisms of antibody and receptor binding interactions.

Detection and characterization of novel luchacoviruses, genus Alphacoronavirus, shed in saliva and feces of meso-carnivores in the northeastern United States

This study detects and characterizes novel luchacoviruses in meso-carnivores in the northeastern US, revealing genetic distinctions from known rodent and lagomorph isolates.

Isolation of Actinomyces cricetomyis sp. nov from orocervicofacial abscesses of African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei)

The paper isolates and characterizes a novel Actinomyces species from abscesses in African giant pouched rats.

Understanding the Divergent Evolution and Epidemiology of H3N8 Influenza Viruses in Dogs and Horses

This paper compares the evolution and epidemiology of H3N8 influenza viruses in dogs and horses to understand their distinct evolutionary fates and potential zoonotic risks.

Natural selection differences detected in key protein domains between non-pathogenic and pathogenic Feline Coronavirus phenotypes

This study identifies natural selection differences in key protein domains between non-pathogenic FECV and pathogenic FIPV FCoVs, highlighting sites under positive selection associated with FIP development.

Recent zoonotic spillover and tropism shift of a Canine Coronavirus is associated with relaxed selection and putative loss of function in NTD subdomain of spike protein.

This paper analyzes the evolutionary changes in the spike protein of a Canine Coronavirus isolate, identifying relaxed selection and amino acid substitutions associated with a shift in tropism from enteric to respiratory.

Association of the invasive Haemaphysalis longicornis tick with vertebrate hosts, other native tick vectors, and tick-borne pathogens in New York City

This study investigates the host associations and pathogen transmission potential of the invasive Haemaphysalis longicornis tick in New York City, finding it primarily feeds on medium and large mammals but does not acquire pathogens from these hosts.

Limited intra-host diversity and background evolution accompany 40 years of canine parvovirus host adaptation and spread

This study analyzes 40 years of canine parvovirus evolution, finding limited intra-host diversity and slow genetic change despite its adaptability.