Ania Baghoomian

This study analyzes amino acid substitutions in the SARS-COV-2 spike protein across VOCs, showing increased radical substitutions in key domains like NTD and RBD, and highlights the role of selective pressure in Omicron's evolution.

This study shows that reducing hepatic LBP in mice limits inflammation but not fibrosis in MAFLD, suggesting inflammation may not be a primary driver of fibrosis.