The global emergence of Zika virus (ZIKV) revealed the unprecedented ability for a mosquito-
borne virus to cause congenital birth defects. A puzzling aspect of ZIKV emergence is that all …

We investigated SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in Italy, one of the countries hit hardest
by the pandemic, using phylodynamic analysis of viral genetic and epidemiological data. We …

Originating from African forests, Zika virus (ZIKV) has now emerged worldwide in urbanized
areas, mainly transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Although Aedes albopictus can …

In the midst of an outbreak or sustained epidemic, reliable prediction of transmission risks
and patterns of spread is critical to inform public health programs. Projections of …

TARDiS is a novel phylogenetic tool for optimal genetic subsampling. It optimizes both
genetic diversity and temporal distribution through a genetic algorithm. Availability and …

Molecular data analysis is invaluable in understanding the overall behavior of a rapidly
spreading virus population when epidemiological surveillance is problematic. It is also …

Infectious disease dynamics are driven by the complex interplay of epidemiological,
ecological, and evolutionary processes. Accurately modeling these interactions is crucial for …

Identifying host factors that influence infectious disease transmission is an important step
toward developing interventions to reduce disease incidence. Recent advances in methods …

Arbovirus emergence and epidemic potential, as approximated by the vectorial capacity
formula, depends on host and vector parameters, including the vector's intrinsic ability to …

Strangles, a disease caused by infection with Streptococccus equi subspecies equi (S.
equi), is endemic worldwide and one of the most frequently diagnosed infectious diseases of …