Farhang F. Aghakhanian

Microbial community profiles of genital and non-genital skin lesions from Ghana

This study profiles bacterial communities in genital and non-genital skin ulcers from Ghana, finding similar diversity but distinct compositions, with genital lesions enriched in Gardnerella and non-genital lesions in Staphylococcus and others.

Lineage-specific tprK diversification and Treponema pallidum transmission dynamics in Buenos Aires, Argentina

This study analyzes Treponema pallidum strains in Buenos Aires, Argentina, using whole genome sequencing and tprK locus analysis to understand transmission dynamics and lineage-specific diversity.

Sequence variability of BamA and FadL candidate vaccinogens suggests divergent evolutionary paths of Treponema pallidum outer membrane proteins

The paper analyzes sequence variability of BamA and FadL outer membrane proteins in 186 Treponema pallidum strains to identify evolutionary patterns and vaccine targets.

Development and utilization of Treponema pallidum expressing green fluorescent protein to study spirochete-host interactions and antibody-mediated clearance: expanding the toolbox for syphilis research.

The paper develops a fluorescent Treponema pallidum strain to study spirochete-host interactions and antibody-mediated clearance, showing greater OM disruption with sera from rabbits infected with the Nichols strain.

Population genomics of Plasmodium ovale species in sub-Saharan Africa

This study performs population genomic analysis of Plasmodium ovale species in sub-Saharan Africa, finding differences in nucleotide diversity and signatures of selection between the two species.