L. R. Robinson-McCarthy

The paper identifies a SARS-CoV-2 variant with a deletion in the RBD that disrupts a conserved antibody epitope across sarbecoviruses.

The paper identifies a focused, protective antibody response targeting a conserved region at the influenza hemagglutinin head interface, showing cross-serotype binding and potential for durable immunity.

The paper identifies recurrent deletions in the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein that drive antibody escape by altering epitopes and accelerating antigenic evolution.

The paper identifies EnvP(b)1, an ancient retroviral envelope gene expressed in human tissues, and shows its structural similarity to modern leukemia virus Envs, suggesting a conserved scaffold for receptor binding evolution.

This study identifies heparan sulfate as critical for HERV-K virus entry and defines key steps in its infectious pathway.