We are pleased to announce that two articles have been nominated for the Best Published Papers Award 2023 by the Editorial Board of Zoonoses:
Yersinia pestis and Plague: Some Knowns and Unknowns https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/ZOONOSES-2022-0040
Authors: Ruifu Yang, Steve Atkinson, Ziqi Chen, Yujun Cui, Zongmin Du, Yanping Han, Florent Sebbane, Philip Slavin, Yajun Song, Yanfeng Yan, Yarong Wu, Lei Xu, Chutian Zhang, Yun Zhang, B. Joseph Hinnebusch, Nils Chr. Stenseth and Vladimir L. Motin
Keywords: Yersinia pestis , plague, physiology, evolution, pathogenesis, immunity, vaccine, diagnostic, treatment, bioterrorism
Publication Date: 19 January 2023
This article explores the physiology, genetics, evolution, and virulence traits of Yersinia pestis, the pathogen causing plague, highlighting its life cycle, genetic diversity, ecology, and historical emergence from Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. It also discusses current medical countermeasures, biosafety, and biosecurity considerations.
Next-Generation Vaccines Against COVID-19 Variants: Beyond the Spike Protein https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/ZOONOSES-2023-0003
Authors: Srinivasa Reddy Bonam and Haitao Hu
Keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants, vaccine, mRNA, nucleocapsid
Publication Date: 19 April 2023
This article examines the challenges faced by first-generation COVID-19 vaccines targeting the spike protein, discusses the potential of nucleocapsid protein-based strategies to enhance immunity against emerging variants, and highlights prospects for next-generation vaccine development.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Best Paper Awards!