Ritam Das

Virus-host interactions and viral population dynamics across atmospheric cloud events

This study investigates virus-host interactions and viral population dynamics in cloud water, revealing active viral predation, genetic adaptations, and rapid population turnover across cloud events.

Spatio-temporal variability of airborne viruses over sub-Antarctic South Georgia: Influence of sampling methodology and proximity of the ocean

The paper analyzes airborne viral communities in South Georgia using multiple sampling methods, finding that location and ocean proximity influence diversity and that some viruses show adaptations to harsh environments.

Viral communities in Metania sp. sponge microbiomes with possible effects on CO2 fixation

The paper analyzes viral communities in Metania sp. sponges, identifying their diversity, host interactions, and functional roles, including carbonic anhydrase genes involved in CO2 fixation.

Phage genome architecture and GC content: Structural genes and where to find them

The paper analyzes 45 phage genomes to show a relationship between structural genes, GC content, and genome size, suggesting environmental adaptation influences phage evolution.

Unlocking prophage potential: In silico and experimental analysis of a novel Mycobacterium fortuitum LysinB containing a peptidoglycan-binding domain

This study identifies and characterizes a novel LysinB from Mycobacterium fortuitum prophages, revealing its structural and functional domains and their roles in antibacterial activity.

Genome announcement and analysis of five new mycobacteriophages belonging to the F, G, K, and P clusters

The paper announces and analyzes five new mycobacteriophages from clusters F, G, K, and P, contributing to the diversity of sequenced mycobacteriophages.