Justin V. Remais

Population structure of human-infecting and environmental isolates of Coccidioides immitis, the fungus causing Valley fever

The paper analyzes genetic structure and diversity of Coccidioides immitis in environmental and human isolates to understand disease transmission and environmental distribution.

Urban soils along the Kern River and Los Gatos Creek are hotspots for Coccidioides in the San Joaquin Valley of California

The paper investigates the presence of Coccidioides in urban soils along two waterways in California, finding it in riparian zones but not at higher elevations and correlating its presence with drier soils.

Climate warming and urbanization may expand dengue transmission risk in California

This study models current and future dengue risk in California by integrating vector presence, temperature suitability, and travel-associated cases, finding that 18.2 million residents are at risk now and an additional 4.1 million may be at risk by mid-century under climate warming and urban expansion.

Detection of airborne Coccidioides spores using lightweight portable air samplers affixed to uncrewed aircraft systems in California's Central Valley

The paper detects airborne Coccidioides spores using UAS-mounted samplers in California, finding Coccidioides DNA in 4.9% of air samples at 8 m height.

Characterizing the soil microbial community associated with the fungal pathogen Coccidioides immitis

The paper examines the relationship between soil microbial communities and Coccidioides immitis presence in rodent burrows and surface soils, finding higher microbial diversity in Coccidioides-positive samples.

Small mammals and their burrows shape the distribution of Coccidioides in soils: a long-term ecological experiment

This study shows that rodent burrows and their presence increase Coccidioides immitis detection in soils, with moisture also playing a role.