M. Fritz

Toxoplasma gondii from Gabonese forest, Central Africa: first report of an African wild population

This study identifies a novel genotype of Toxoplasma gondii from wild animals in Gabon, Africa, which is genetically distinct from domestic and other global populations.

Evidence for circulation of Rift Valley fever virus in wildlife and domestic animals in a forest environment in Gabon, Central Africa

This study detects Rift Valley fever virus in wildlife and domestic animals in Gabon's rainforest, highlighting sylvatic circulation and seroprevalence in ruminants.

A phase-field model for non-small cell lung cancer under the effects of immunotherapy

This paper develops a phase-field model to simulate NSCLC growth under immunotherapy, showing it can qualitatively describe tumor behavior and predict relapse in patient data.

A large-scale serological survey in pets from October 2020 through June 2021 in France shows significantly higher exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats

A large-scale serological survey in France found higher SARS-CoV-2 exposure in cats compared to dogs, with 9.3% seroprevalence in cats and 5.9% in dogs.

African army ants at the forefront of virome surveillance in a remote tropical forest

This study uses army ants to sample the virome of a remote tropical forest, revealing a diverse array of viral sequences from multiple taxa.

Autogenous and anautogenous Culex pipiens bioforms exhibit insulin-like peptide signaling pathway gene expression differences that are not dependent upon larval nutrition

New detection of SARS-CoV-2 in two cats height months after COVID-19 outbreak appearance in France

The paper reports on SARS-CoV-2 infection in two cats months after the outbreak in France, using clinical, molecular, and serological methods.

Myocarditis in naturally infected pets with the British variant of COVID-19

This study reports the first cases of domestic cats and dogs infected with the British B.1.1.7 SARS-CoV-2 variant, showing myocarditis and severe cardiac abnormalities in these animals.

High prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in pets from COVID-19+ households

The paper surveys pets in COVID-19 households and finds high SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence, suggesting pets may play a role in virus spread.

Mutations in a novel cadherin gene associated with Bt resistance in Helicoverpa zea

The paper identifies cad-86C, a novel cadherin gene in Helicoverpa zea, as a target of Cry1Ac selection associated with Bt resistance.