Nikos Vasilakis

Systematic genome analysis enables long-overdue taxonomic reorganization of genus Orthoflavivirus; potential assignment of over 50 new species

The paper proposes a genetic divergence threshold for demarcating orthoflavivirus species, identifying 25 new Euflavivirus and 33 new Fusivirus species.

Inside-Out: Modeling the link between Zika virus viral dynamics within hosts and transmission to vectors across host species and virus strains

The paper estimates host-to-vector transmission probability for two ZIKV strains from monkey species to mosquitoes, finding squirrel monkeys are more infectious than cynomolgus macaques.

Human herpesvirus 1 associated with epizootics in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

This study identifies human herpesvirus 1 (HHV-1) as the cause of an epizootic in black-tufted marmosets in Brazil, highlighting human-to-primate pathogen transmission risks.

Integrated analysis of protein sequence and structureredefines viral diversity and the taxonomy of the Flaviviridae

The paper redefines the taxonomy of Flaviviridae by integrating protein sequence and structure data, revealing new clades and expanding host range.

Detection of neutralizing antibodies against arboviruses from liver homogenates

This study demonstrates that liver homogenates can effectively detect neutralizing antibodies against arboviruses in non-human primates, offering an alternative to traditional serum-based serological tests.

Forest edge landscape context affects mosquito community composition and risk of pathogen emergence

The paper examines how different forest edge landscapes affect mosquito communities and pathogen emergence risk in the Amazon rainforest.

Yellow Fever Emergence: Role of Heterologous Flavivirus Immunity in Preventing Urban Transmission

The paper shows that prior immunity to dengue and Zika viruses reduces yellow fever viremia, limiting mosquito infection and urban transmission risk.

Aedes albopictus is not an arbovirus aficionado - Impacts of sylvatic flavivirus infection in vectors and hosts on mosquito engorgement on non-human primates

This study investigates how arbovirus infection in vectors or hosts affects mosquito engorgement rates on non-human primates, finding that host species and body temperature, not infection status, influence feeding behavior.