J. F. Drexler

SARS-CoV-2 has not emerged in roe, red or fallow deer in Germany or Austria during the COVID 19 pandemic

The paper tests deer samples from Germany and Austria for SARS-CoV-2 exposure and finds no evidence of infection during the pandemic.

Genomic determinants of Furin cleavage in diverse European SARS-related bat coronaviruses

The paper identifies molecular determinants of furin cleavage in European SARS-related bat coronaviruses, suggesting conserved mechanisms enabling this feature in the viral reservoir.

High efficacy of therapeutic equine hyperimmune antibodies against SARS CoV-2 variants of concern

This study demonstrates that therapeutic equine polyclonal antibodies effectively neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

Unravelling the evolutionary relationships of hepaciviruses within and across rodent hosts

This study identifies novel hepacivirus genomes in rodents from sub-Saharan Africa, revealing co-infections and expanding the known diversity of hepaciviruses in rodent hosts.

Human IFITM3 restricts Chikungunya virus and Mayaro virus infection and is susceptible to virus-mediated counteraction

This study shows IFITM3 restricts CHIKV and MAYV infection and is counteracted by these viruses, with a variant showing similar antiviral activity to wild-type.

At least seven distinct rotavirus genotype constellations in bats with evidence of reassortment and zoonotic transmissions

The paper identifies seven distinct rotavirus genotype constellations in bats, finds evidence of reassortment, and suggests potential zoonotic transmission to humans and equines.

T cell responses to nonstructural protein 3 distinguish infections by Dengue and Zika viruses

The paper distinguishes Dengue and Zika virus infections by analyzing T cell responses to nonstructural protein 3, finding high sensitivity and specificity for differentiation.