Fiona L. Kearns

This paper investigates how the D614G mutation in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein alters conformational dynamics and allosteric communication, leading to faster RBD opening and increased infectivity.

This study uses molecular dynamics simulations to show how respiratory aerosols create structured microenvironments that influence SARS-CoV-2 stability and spike dynamics.

This study uses molecular dynamics simulations to analyze how mutations in the SHC014-CoV spike protein affect its structural dynamics and allosteric communication, revealing mechanisms that enhance viral entry.

This study uses D-NEMD simulations to show how pH changes induce variant-specific conformational changes in SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins, affecting their stability and entry mechanisms.

The paper identifies an unconventional HxD motif in coronaviruses that functions as a coatomer-binding signal, revealing alternative pathways for viral morphogenesis.

This study compares the conformational dynamics of native SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein in virus-like particles to recombinant Spike, finding reduced dynamics in VLP S and implications for epitope display.

The paper investigates how SARS-like bat coronaviruses evolve enhanced receptor binding and cell entry through specific genetic substitutions.

This study uses molecular dynamics simulations to explore the structural dynamics of mucins, revealing how O-glycosylation influences their bottlebrush-like conformation.