Simon J Anthony
@DrSimonAnthony
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Virologist studying (mainly) diversity and evolution of viruses in bats!!
UC Davis
Joined October 2012
Each of our studies—from understanding pathways in @CellHostMicrobe, to tracking ACE2 shifts in @VirusEvolution, to MERS origins in @mBioJournal—builds a clearer picture of how recombination shapes viral emergence
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@EricTopol @LancetMicrobe Recombination is more than just an outcome—it’s a complex pathway! 🧬 Our @CellHostMicrobe paper breaks down the multiple steps needed to produce a recombinant. Understanding each step helps us see why some recombinants succeed and others don’t
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@EricTopol @LancetMicrobe A new recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variant! 🚨 In our recent @PLOSPathogens paper, we show how cellular dynamics—like co-infection rates—shape #coronavirus recombination. Understanding these drivers is key to predicting the next emergent strain
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@CadhlaFirth None of us know whether (good) forecasts of zoonotic spillover will ever be achievable. But one thing is for sure, it’ll be a lot harder if the only data we have comes from pathogens that have already emerged.
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RT @BonavitaCM: If you are at #ASV2023 and interested in coronavirus recombination stop by my poster tonight P1-10!
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RT @cellhostmicrobe: The coronavirus recombination pathway. @DrSimonAnthony & Co outline a framework of the recombination pathway for #coro…
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RT @TiggaKingston: Calling anyone involved in #BatResearch #BatConservation! The IUCN #Bat Specialist Group has just updated our recommenda…
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RT @virusninja: Looking to start (or move) a virology-based research program to NYC? Consider applying to the VIRION. We are looking for ca…
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See Heather_Wells (W2-9) and @BonavitaCM (W2-15; P1-10) present on our coronavirus recombination work at @AmerSocVirol . #ASV2023( ( . .
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@angie_rasmussen @cellhostmicrobe Critically, the paper discusses the need for computational *and* experimental work to understand recombination. Only way to separate underlying genetic mechanisms from environmental pressures. #Figure4
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RT @angie_rasmussen: So-called "gain of function" research is not a major driver of coronavirus evolution. Recombination is. Conveniently…
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