Alfred A. Antson

The mechanism of biofilm degradation by a detachable tailspike of gene transfer agents

This study identifies TspA, a biofilm-degrading enzyme from Rhodobacter capsulatus GTA, which enhances gene transfer by clearing biofilms and navigating the extracellular matrix.

Cryo-electron microscopy structure of the bovine ephemeral fever virus RNA-nucleoprotein assembly

This study presents the cryo-EM structure of the BEFV RNA-nucleoprotein complex, revealing structural features that explain the formation of bullet-shaped nucleocapsids.

A virion protein of an archaeal virus inhibits a Type V BREX defense system in Haloarcula hispanica

This study characterizes a Type V BREX defense system in Haloarcula hispanica and shows that two archaeal viruses evade it via a virion protein.

AURKB-driven dissolution of CIZ1-RNA assemblies from the inactive X chromosome in mitosis

This paper shows that AURKB drives the dissolution of CIZ1-RNA assemblies from the inactive X chromosome during mitosis by phosphorylating CIZ1's C-terminal extensions, disrupting its RNA interactions.

A stargate mechanism of Microviridae genome delivery unveiled by cryogenic electron tomography

The paper uses cryogenic electron tomography to reveal a stargate mechanism for Microviridae genome delivery, showing it is universal across the family.

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.

Insights into a viral motor: the structure of the HK97 packaging termination assembly

The paper presents the first structural data of a cos virus DNA packaging motor from bacteriophage HK97, revealing its termination state and asymmetry mechanisms.