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M. Bletsa

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Microbiology· 2 Evolutionary Biology· 1

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Organism:mouse· 3 Assay:DNA methylation· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Research Focus:phylogenetics / evolution· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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I. Boonen· 3 shared P. Lemey· 3 shared S. Gryseels· 3 shared Y. Li· 3 shared A. Laudisoit· 2 shared E. Verheyen· 2 shared F. Van de Perre· 2 shared H. Leirs· 2 shared

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2020-2023 · peak 1/yr

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I. Boonen

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The evolutionary history of hepaciviruses

Y. Li, M. Ghafari, A. J. Holbrook, I. Boonen, N. M. S. Amor, S. Catalano, J. P. Webster, Y. Li, H. Li, V. Vergote, P. Maes, Y. L. Chong, A. Laudisoit, P. Baelo, S. Ngoy, , P. Lemey

This study identifies novel rodent hosts of hepaciviruses, documents their diversity, and estimates the origin of the genus to be about 22 million years ago.

bioRxiv · Jun 30, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology

Discovery of Flaviviridae-derived endogenous viral elements in shrew genomes provide novel insights into Pestivirus ancient history

Y. Li, M. Bletsa, Z. Zisi, I. Boonen, S. Gryseels, L. Kafetzopoulou, J. P. Webster, S. Catalano, O. G. Pybus, F. Van de Perre, H. Li, Y. Li, Y. Li, A. Abramov, P. Lymberakis, , S. Lequime

The paper identifies Flaviviridae-derived endogenous viral elements in shrew genomes, revealing an ancient origin of pestiviruses and their potential role as natural reservoirs.

bioRxiv · Feb 11, 2022Microbiology

Unravelling the evolutionary relationships of hepaciviruses within and across rodent hosts

M. Bletsa, B. Vrancken, S. Gryseels, I. Boonen, A. Fikatas, Y. Li, A. Laudisoit, S. Lequime, J. Bryja, R. Makundi, Y. Meheretu, B. D. Akaibe, S. G. Mbalitini, F. Van de Perre, N. Van Houtte, , P. Lemey

This study identifies novel hepacivirus genomes in rodents from sub-Saharan Africa, revealing co-infections and expanding the known diversity of hepaciviruses in rodent hosts.

bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2020Evolutionary Biology