Didier Raoult

Detection of horizontal sequence transfer in microorganisms in the genomic era

The paper reviews bioinformatics tools for detecting horizontal sequence transfer in microorganisms and highlights their usage and development over time.

Unbiased lexicometry analyses illuminate plague dynamics during the second pandemic

This study uses lexicometry to analyze historical texts and finds that human ectoparasites, not rats or fleas, were the main drivers of the second plague pandemic.

Genomic diversity and evolution of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in France from 309 COVID-19-infected patients

The paper analyzes 309 SARS-CoV-2 genomes from French patients to identify mutations and their clinical associations, revealing new mutations and evolutionary patterns.

Massive analysis of 64’628 bacterial genomes to decipher a water reservoir and origin of mobile colistin resistance (mcr) gene variants: is there another role for this family of enzymes?

The paper analyzes 64,628 bacterial genomes to identify the reservoir and origin of mcr gene variants, finding widespread presence in environmental bacteria, particularly in water sources.

FilmArray Respiratory Panel Integrated in a field Point Of Care dispositive for the diagnosis of respiratory tract infections in rural areas in Senegal

This study evaluates the use of the FilmArray respiratory panel in a field Point of Care (POC) setting in rural Senegal to diagnose respiratory tract infections, finding higher pathogen prevalence in children under 5 and seasonal variations.

African Nonhuman Primates Are Infected With The Yaws Bacterium Treponema pallidum subsp. pertenue

The paper identifies naturally occurring simian Treponema pallidum subsp. pertenue strains in African nonhuman primates, showing genomic similarity to human TPE strains.