Simeon Lisovski

Dispersal, adaptation and persistence of H5N1 in the sub-Antarctic and Antarctica

This study tracks the spread and evolution of H5N1 in the sub-Antarctic and Antarctica, revealing long-distance dispersal and mammalian-adaptive mutations.

DNA virus-host patterns in lake and marine environments over the last glacial cycle

This study uses sedimentary ancient DNA to reconstruct ancient viral communities in lake and marine environments over the last glacial cycle, revealing stable virus-host relationships and environmental influences.

Mass mortality at penguin mega-colonies due to avian cholera confounds H5N1 HPAIV surveillance in Antarctica

The paper reports mass penguin mortality in Antarctica due to avian cholera, not H5N1 HPAIV, highlighting the need to consider avian cholera in differential diagnoses.

Different dispersal rates and declining climate suitability shape future vegetation compositions across the Arctic

The paper predicts future Arctic plant distributions under climate change, finding that dispersal limitations and climate suitability declines will shape vegetation composition changes by 2100.

Woody plant encroachment enhances negative interactions in Arctic plant communities over the last 24,000 years

The paper reconstructs plant interactions over 24,000 years in the Arctic, showing a shift from positive to negative interactions with woody encroachment.

The expanding avian influenza panzootic: skua die-off in Antarctica

This study reports H5 HPAIV causing high mortality in skuas in Antarctica, highlighting risks to their populations and potential role in virus spread.