Christopher Ang
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Christopher Ang
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PhD student at @peters-virus-lab.bsky.social. Fascinated by ISFs and ISVs.
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Pre-existing QBV infection in mosquito (C6/36) cells significantly reduced subsequent dengue and West Nile virus replication — classic superinfection exclusion.
June 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Phylogenetic analysis shows that QBV from Singapore groups together with Southeast Asian strains. Interestingly, QBV isolates from Cx. gelidus were phylogenetically distinct from those derived from Cx. tritaeniorhynchus! But wait, there's more...
June 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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QBV, an insect-specific flavivirus, was detected in multiple locations across Singapore. However, we consistently detected it in a northern nature reserve (Kranji Marshes) across 12 months. Stable local establishment? We think so!
June 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🚨 We found some cool viruses in Singapore!! 🚨
Over 18 months, we screened 17,070 🦟mosquitoes across 17 locations in Singapore, uncovering 🦠viruses that could shape future biocontrol strategies against dengue and other arboviruses!

🔗: doi.org/10.1099/jgv....

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June 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
We are not shy about our favourite DNA polymerase in the @peters-virus-lab.bsky.social Special mention goes out to Q5.
January 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Hello from the @peters-virus-lab.bsky.social 2024! Beyond privileged to be part of this group. Surrounded by great people doing great science.
December 16, 2024 at 11:24 AM