M. Rasmussen

Emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants from farmed mink to humans and back during the epidemic in Denmark, June-November 2020.

This study tracks the emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants between mink and humans in Denmark, identifying multiple transmission routes and estimating cross-species transmission events.

VezA/vezatin facilitates proper assembly of the dynactin complex in vivo

This study identifies VezA/vezatin as a factor essential for dynactin complex assembly in Aspergillus nidulans, highlighting its role in connecting Arp1 mini-filament and pointed-end sub-complex.

Global variation in prior exposure shapes antibody neutralization profiles of SARS-CoV-2 variants up to BA.2.86

The paper analyzes antibody neutralization data from multiple countries to assess how prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2 variants affects neutralization profiles of BA.2.86 and its descendants.

Dissecting the properties of circulating IgG against Group A Streptococcus through a combined systems antigenomics-serology workflow

This paper develops a combined systems antigenomics-serology workflow to characterize circulating IgG against Group A Streptococcus, revealing antigen repertoire and functional properties of antibodies in healthy and infected individuals.

Neutralisation of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants BA.2.86 and EG.5.1 by antibodies induced by earlier infection or vaccination

The paper assesses the neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants BA.2.86 and EG.5.1 by antibodies from prior infection or vaccination, finding comparable neutralization titres to XBB.1 and EG.5.1.

Fin whale singalong: evidence of song conformity

The paper analyzes fin whale song changes over two decades, finding rapid replacement of song types and evidence of vocal learning and conformity in rhythm and note frequencies.

Invasive streptococcal infection can lead to the generation of cross-strain opsonic antibodies

This study examines opsonic antibody responses to invasive S. pyogenes infections, finding modest increases in antibody binding and variable opsonic capacity across strains.

Opsonization by non-neutralizing antibodies can confer protection to SARS-CoV-2 despite Spike-dependent modulation of phagocytosis

This study shows that non-neutralizing Spike-specific antibodies can enhance phagocytosis of SARS-CoV-2 by monocytes, potentially offering protection despite not neutralizing the virus.

Infection, recovery and re-infection of farmed mink with SARS-CoV-2

This study shows that mink can recover from SARS-CoV-2 infection, become seropositive, and then be re-infected, with higher antibody levels post-re-infection.

A systematic, unbiased mapping of CD8+ and CD4+ T cell epitopes in Yellow Fever vaccinees

The paper systematically identifies and validates CD8+ and CD4+ T cell epitopes in Yellow Fever vaccinees, revealing immunodominant responses and HLA restrictions with broad population coverage.

Life history genomic regions explain differences in Atlantic salmon marine diet specialization

The paper links life history genomic regions to differences in marine diet specialization in Atlantic salmon, showing genetic variation influences age-dependent feeding strategies and maturation timing.