Mark D. Stenglein

Biparental vertical transmission of Aedes anphevirus, Guadeloupe mosquito virus, and verdadero virus in colonized Aedes aegypti

The paper identifies three insect-specific viruses in Ae. aegypti mosquitoes that exhibit biparental vertical transmission and could be used for mosquito control.

SARS-CoV-2 within-host population expansion, diversification and adaptation in zoo tigers, lions and hyenas

This study tracks SARS-CoV-2 evolution in zoo tigers, lions, and hyenas, identifying adaptive mutations and selection pressures during cross-species transmission.

Experimental assessment of 3D-printed traps and chemical attractants for the collection of wild Drosophila melanogaster

The paper evaluates 3D-printed traps and chemical attractants for collecting wild Drosophila melanogaster, finding banana-based odorants more effective than marula-derived ones.

Sequencing RNA from old, dried specimens reveals past viromes and properties of long-surviving RNA

The paper demonstrates that RNA can survive in dried specimens over long periods, enabling the recovery of past viromes and insights into RNA preservation.

dsRNA-Seq: Identification of viral infection by purifying and sequencing dsRNA

The paper introduces dsRNA-Seq, a method to identify RNA viruses by sequencing double-stranded RNA, and demonstrates its effectiveness in detecting viral infections in mammals and reptiles.

Genomic characterization of serial-passaged Ebola virus in a boa constrictor cell line

This study shows Ebola virus can infect boa constrictor cells without causing cytopathic effect or requiring genomic adaptation, while Marburg virus cannot.