T. Kwon

Integrated GWAS and Transcriptomic Analysis Identify New Candidate Genes for Seminal Root Growth Angle in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Gene editing of pigs to control influenza A virus infections

This study edits pigs to knock out TMPRSS2, reducing influenza A virus replication and shedding, with implications for controlling IAV in pigs.

Pigs are highly susceptible to but do not transmit mink-derived highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b

Highly effective gene inactivation in tetraploid Xenopus laevis with low-temperature-active engineered Cas12a

This study evaluates engineered Cas12a variants for gene inactivation in Xenopus laevis, finding that Cas12a-Ultra achieves high efficiency at low temperatures.

Ancestral lineage of SARS-CoV-2 is more stable in human biological fluids than Alpha, Beta and Omicron variants of concern

This study compares the stability of SARS-CoV-2 ancestral and variant strains in human biological fluids, finding the ancestral strain more stable than Alpha, Beta, and Omicron in liquid samples.

Influenza A virus reassortment in mammals gives rise to genetically distinct within-host sub-populations

This study examines reassortment dynamics of influenza A virus in guinea pigs, ferrets, and swine, finding reassortment is common but more frequent in ferrets and guinea pigs than swine, with spatial compartmentalization observed.

Susceptibility of sheep to experimental co-infection with the ancestral lineage of SARS-CoV-2 and its alpha variant

This study investigates sheep susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 and finds that they show low susceptibility, with the alpha variant outcompeting the ancestral lineage.

Infection and transmission of ancestral SARS-CoV-2 and its alpha variant in pregnant white-tailed deer

This study shows adult white-tailed deer are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and can transmit it vertically and horizontally, with the alpha variant outcompeting the ancestral strain.

Seasonal stability of SARS-CoV-2 in biological fluids

This study examines the seasonal stability of SARS-CoV-2 in various human biological fluids, finding longer survival in winter and spring/fall conditions.

Analysis of the blood microbiome in a porcine model of fecal-induced peritonitis

This study analyzes the blood microbiome in a porcine model of fecal-induced peritonitis, finding stable bacterial populations and taxonomic differences between fecal and blood microbiomes.

Stability of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces

This study examines SARS-CoV-2 stability on surfaces under different environmental conditions, finding longer half-lives in spring/fall compared to indoor and summer conditions.

Experimental re-infected cats do not transmit SARS-CoV-2

This study shows that SARS-CoV-2 can re-infect previously infected cats, but viral shedding is insufficient for transmission to naive cats.

Spatial and Temporal Localization of SPIRRIG and WAVE/SCAR Reveal Roles for These Proteins in Actin-Mediated Root Hair Development

This study identifies the spatial and temporal roles of SPIRRIG and WAVE/SCAR proteins in actin-mediated root hair development through localization analysis and functional assays.

Susceptibility of swine cells and domestic pigs to SARS-CoV-2

This study assesses SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility in swine cells and pigs, finding replication in cell lines but no infection or transmission in pigs.

SARS-CoV-2 infection, disease and transmission in domestic cats

This study investigates SARS-CoV-2 infection, disease progression, and transmission in domestic cats through experimental challenge and monitoring.