Infectious Diseases and Mycology

Unraveling the Genomic and Phylogenetic Complexity of the understudied microfungus Basidiobolus: Insights from 19 Newly Sequenced Genomes

This study sequenced 19 Basidiobolus genomes, revealing two major clades and cryptic species, along with diverse biosynthetic gene clusters.

Unraveling viral identity: Avoiding the trap of endogenous sequences for viral surveillance of small ruminant oncogenic retroviruses

This study identifies discriminating regions in retroviral genomes to distinguish exogenous from endogenous sequences, revealing misannotations in viral databases and proposing criteria for accurate viral surveillance.

Piromyces struthionis, sp. nov., a new anaerobic gut fungus from the feces of ostriches

The paper isolates and characterizes a new anaerobic gut fungus, Piromyces struthionis, from ostrich feces, based on morphology, phylogenetic analysis, and amino acid identity.

A High Frequency of Detection of Recombinant Koala Retrovirus (recKoRV) in Victorian Koalas Suggests Historic Integration of KoRV

This study detects a high frequency of recombinant Koala Retrovirus (recKoRV) in Victorian koalas, indicating historic integration of KoRV into their genomes.

Association between genetic clades and cancer prevalence suggested by French-wide study of oncogenic small ruminant beta-retroviruses diversity

This study analyzes French-wide genetic diversity of oncogenic small ruminant beta-retroviruses to identify molecular signatures linked to cancer prevalence in sheep and goats.