Janina Rahlff

First community challenge for automated virus taxonomy

This paper organizes a community challenge to develop automated virus taxonomy classification tools and evaluates their performance on a combined dataset of expert-curated and metagenomic sequences.

Virus-host interactions on volcanic ash from Mount Etna

This study examines viral and bacterial diversity in volcanic ash from Mount Etna, revealing novel species and active virus-host interactions.

Virus-host interactions and viral population dynamics across atmospheric cloud events

This study investigates virus-host interactions and viral population dynamics in cloud water, revealing active viral predation, genetic adaptations, and rapid population turnover across cloud events.

Spatio-temporal variability of airborne viruses over sub-Antarctic South Georgia: Influence of sampling methodology and proximity of the ocean

The paper analyzes airborne viral communities in South Georgia using multiple sampling methods, finding that location and ocean proximity influence diversity and that some viruses show adaptations to harsh environments.

Viral communities in Metania sp. sponge microbiomes with possible effects on CO2 fixation

The paper analyzes viral communities in Metania sp. sponges, identifying their diversity, host interactions, and functional roles, including carbonic anhydrase genes involved in CO2 fixation.

Biogeochemical function of slicks in coastal surface waters of the Baltic Sea

The paper examines the biogeochemical role of slicks in the Baltic Sea, finding they influence microbial activity, surfactant levels, and oxygen dynamics in surface waters.

Viral challenges and adaptations between Central Arctic Ocean and atmosphere

The paper studies viral diversity and adaptations in Central Arctic Ocean and atmosphere, finding that viruses use strategies to survive in extreme environments and that the air-sea interface plays a role in viral distribution.

Phage genome architecture and GC content: Structural genes and where to find them

The paper analyzes 45 phage genomes to show a relationship between structural genes, GC content, and genome size, suggesting environmental adaptation influences phage evolution.