Leena H. Bajrai

TL;DR: This new giant virus, named Kaumoebavirus, was obtained from co-culture with Vermamoeba vermiformis, an amoeboid protozoa considered to be of special interest to human health and the environment.

TL;DR: Comparison molecular simulation and interaction profiling of the screened drugs with SARS-CoV-2 Mpro revealed R428, Teniposide, and Setileuton with stronger stability and affinity than other drugs and N3 inhibitor; and hence, these drugs are advocated for further validation using in vitro enzyme inhibition and in vivo studies against Sars-Cov-2 infection.

TL;DR: The aims of this work were to sequence and analyze the genome of these new Brazilian mimiviruses (mimi-BR) and update the analysis of the Samba virus genome, and to identify three new ORFans in the Kroon virus genome.

TL;DR: Light is shed on the Klosneuvirinae group of giant viruses using coculture with the free-living amoeba Vermamoeba vermiformis to understand the evolution and diversity of giants.

TL;DR: It was found that it was not MERS‐CoV but other respiratory viruses that caused acute respiratory symptoms among pilgrims and the observed high prevalence of influenza viruses underscores the need for more effective surveillance during the Hajj and adoption of stringent vaccination requirements from all pilgrims.