T. M. Bestebroer

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.

Glycan remodeled erythrocytes facilitate antigenic characterizationof recent A/H3N2 influenza viruses

The paper demonstrates that glycan remodeling of erythrocytes enables antigenic characterization of recent A/H3N2 influenza viruses that lack agglutination ability.

Comparison of three air samplers for the collection of four nebulized respiratory viruses

This study compares three air samplers for collecting infectious respiratory viruses and finds that the BioSampler and cascade impactor collect more virus than the electrostatic precipitator.

SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 are transmitted through the air between ferrets over more than one meter distance

This study shows that SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 can transmit between ferrets over more than one meter through the air, with SARS-CoV-2 infecting two of four and SARS-CoV infecting all four recipients.

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.