R. A. M. Fouchier

Transient RNA structures underlie highly pathogenic avian influenza virus genesis

This study identifies transient RNA structures that drive nucleotide insertions leading to the formation of MBCSs in HPAIVs.

Asymmetrical Bi-antennary Glycans Prepared by a Stop-and-Go Strategy Reveal Receptor Binding Evolution of Human Influenza A Viruses

This paper develops a stop-and-go chemoenzymatic method to synthesize asymmetrical bi-antennary glycans and uses them to study receptor binding evolution of human influenza A viruses.

Strong phylogenetic and ecological effects on host competency for avian influenza in Australian wild birds

The paper examines host phylogeny and ecological factors influencing avian influenza susceptibility in Australian wild birds, finding phylogeny is a key driver of susceptibility.

Mapping SARS-CoV-2 antigenic relationships and serological responses

The paper uses antigenic cartography to analyze cross-reactivity among SARS-CoV-2 variants and human sera, identifying amino acid substitutions and immunodominance patterns affecting immune escape and vaccine efficacy.

Evolutionary features of a prolific subtype of avian influenza A virus in European waterfowl

This study investigates the evolutionary dynamics of avian influenza A virus in waterfowl, finding lineage replacement and reassortment across multiple viral segments over time.

Insertions of codons encoding basic amino acids in H7 hemagglutinins of influenza A viruses occur by recombination with RNA at hotspots near snoRNA binding sites

The paper identifies recombination hotspots near snoRNA binding sites in RNA sequences of H7 influenza A viruses that lead to MBCS insertions.

SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted via contact and via the air between ferrets.

This study shows SARS-CoV-2 spreads via direct contact and air between ferrets, supporting social distancing measures.

Epistatic interactions can moderate the antigenic effect of substitutions in hemagglutinin of influenza H3N2 virus

The paper tests how epistatic interactions affect antigenic changes in influenza H3N2 hemagglutinin substitutions at positions 145 and 155.

Avian influenza viruses in wild birds: virus evolution in a multi-host ecosystem

This study tracks avian influenza virus evolution in wild birds across three migratory flyways in Georgia, revealing subtype diversity, reassortment patterns, and genetic relationships with global AIV populations.