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Robert C. Haynes

Walter Reed Army Institute of ResearchORCID 0000-0002-0823-8537Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Genomics· 2 Evolutionary Biology· 1

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Approach:statistical model· 3 Assay:metagenomics· 2 Organism:Arabidopsis· 1 Research Focus:database / resource· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Research Focus:phylogenetics / evolution· 1 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 1

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Fredrick Lunyagi EyaseiD· 3 shared John EadsiD· 3 shared Santos Yalwala· 3 shared Gerald G. Kellar· 2 shared Gladys Kerich· 2 shared Janet Ambale· 2 shared Solomon K. LangatiD· 2 shared Tabitha WanjiruiD· 2 shared

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Metagenomic Characterization of Aedes aegypti Virome in Kwale County, Kenya

Tabitha Wanjiru, Solomon K. Langat, Santos Yalwala, Gladys Kerich, Janet Ambale, Robert C. Haynes, John Eads, Fredrick Lunyagi Eyase

This study characterizes insect-specific viruses in Aedes aegypti from Kwale County, Kenya, identifying complete and partial genomes of several ISVs.

bioRxiv · Jan 5, 2026 · PreprintGenomics

Detection and Characterization of West Nile Virus with evidence of Transovarial Transmission in the Coastal region, Kenya

Tabitha Wanjiru, Solomon K. Langat, Hellen Koka, Santos Yalwala, Gladys Kerich, Janet Ambale, Jaree Johnson, Eric C. Garges, Robert C. Haynes, Gerald G. Kellar, John Eads, Fredrick Lunyagi Eyase

The paper detects and genetically characterizes West Nile virus in Kenyan mosquitoes, identifies transovarial transmission in Aedes aegypti, and finds lineage-specific evolution and mutations.

bioRxiv · Dec 2, 2025 · PreprintGenomics

Identification and genetic characterization of Jingmen tick virus from ticks sampled in select regions of Kenya; 2022-2024

Lydia Mwasi, Samoel Ashimosi Khamadi, Wallace Bulimo, Johnson D. M. Kinyua, Santos Yalwala, Luis Pow Sang, Robert C. Haynes, Gerald G. Kellar, John Eads, Fredrick Lunyagi Eyase

This study identifies and genetically characterizes Jingmen tick virus (JMTV) in Kenyan ticks, revealing positive selection, recombination, and zoonotic potential.

PLoS ONE · Oct 13, 2025Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology