Dhwani Govil Batra

Multiple lineages of Monkeypox virus detected in the United States, 2021-2022

The paper identifies two lineages of Monkeypox virus in the U.S. in 2021-2022, finding a common ancestor and evidence of APOBEC3 editing in West African strains.

Genomic deletions and rearrangements in monkeypox virus from the 2022 outbreak, USA

The paper identifies large genomic deletions and rearrangements in monkeypox virus from the 2022 outbreak in the USA, highlighting potential implications for diagnostic testing.

Identification of a Novel SARS-CoV-2 Delta-Omicron Recombinant Virus in the United States

The paper identifies a novel SARS-CoV-2 Delta-Omicron recombinant virus in the United States with a hybrid Spike protein.

Chromosomal rearrangements and loss of subtelomeric adhesins linked to clade-specific phenotypes in Candida auris

The paper identifies chromosomal rearrangements and loss of subtelomeric adhesins in Clade II of Candida auris, linking these to reduced virulence and outbreak potential compared to other clades.