C. Desnues

"Quasigenus" among Phycodnaviridae: A diversity of chlorophyte-infecting viruses in response to a dense algal culture in a high-rate algal pond.

The paper uses metagenomic sequencing and qPCR to identify a viral bloom in a high-rate algal pond, linking it to algal mortality and proposing a 'quasigenus' concept for closely related Phycodnaviridae viruses.

Integrated viral elements suggest the dual lifestyle of Tetraselmis spp. polinton-like viruses

The paper identifies dual lifestyle features of Tetraselmis spp. viruses by analyzing integrated viral elements in algal genomes and their transcriptional activity.

Identification of a new Inovirus in the absence of bacterial infection in the human virome

The paper identifies a new Inovirus, RIP1, in the human virome without bacterial infection, showing its presence in multiple body sites.

Global Genetic Cartography of Urban Metagenomes andAnti-Microbial Resistance

The paper creates a global metagenomic atlas of urban microbial ecosystems, identifying novel species and geographic variation in antimicrobial resistance genes.

Global phylogeography and ancient evolution of the widespread human gut virus crAssphage

This study investigates the origin, evolution, and epidemiology of crAssphage, a widespread human gut virus, using global DNA sequences showing local phylogeographic clustering and ancient primate associations.