Efstathios S. Giotis

This study uses shotgun metagenomics to show that the gut microbiome of insectivorous bats remains stable during temporary managed care, with minimal changes in microbial composition.

This study compares host metabolic and signaling responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants, finding that Omicron causes a more restrained response compared to pre-Omicron variants.

This study shows that DNA-PK is a conserved DNA sensor in chickens that poxviruses evade by targeting with OPG020/OPG031 proteins, highlighting its role in innate immunity beyond mammals.