Cassandra Marie Modahl

This study identifies sfRNA in mosquito saliva that enhances orthoflavivirus transmission by inhibiting MDA5-mediated interferon response in human skin cells.

This study establishes venom gland organoids from Colubridae snakes and shows in vitro toxin production.

The paper characterizes two distinct serine protease groups in puff adder venom, revealing novel gelatinase activity and structural insights into their substrate specificity and functional roles.

This study uses untargeted peptidomics and thrombolysis assays to analyze the clot-degrading effects of six snake venoms, revealing specific targets and mechanisms of thrombolysis.

This study compares venom variation in Bitis arietans across three regions using transcriptomics, chromatography, and functional assays, finding substantial toxin variation but no major impact on antivenom efficacy.

This study characterizes the diversity and bioactivity of venom metalloproteases in puff adders, identifying distinct forms with varying enzymatic activities and proposing a new nomenclature for the dominant SVMPs.

The paper investigates NPC2 proteins in Aedes aegypti, identifying potential sterol and fatty acid-binding proteins and analyzing their expression changes in virus-infected tissues.