UFS-NGS UNIT
Publications
Explore our latest research contributions to molecular virology, genomics, and public health
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2025
Breast Cancer
The Relationship Between Climate Change and Breast Cancer and Its Management and Preventative Implications in South Africa
Nyaga MM, Mahasa PS, Milambo MJP, Nkosi SF, et al.
22(10):1486
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Microbiology Resource Announcements
2025
Bacteriophage Genome
Complete genome sequence of a Kayfunavirus bacteriophage identified in Blantyre, Malawi
Nyaga MM, Mhango C, Ndovie W, Zuza A, et al.
e0086725
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Microbial Genomics
2025
Rotavirus Genomics
Whole-genome analysis of rotavirus G1P[8] and other Wa-like strains in Mozambican children: evidence of genetic variations of pre-vaccine G1P[8] strains from Manhiça, Mozambique
Mogotsi M, Nyaga M, Manjate F, Chirinda P, Mwangi P, et al.
11(10):001522
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Microbiology Resource Announcements
2025
Adenovirus Genome
Draft genome sequences of human adenovirus F associated with acute gastroenteritis in Blantyre, Malawi
Mogotsi MT, Shange N, Ogunbayo AE, Nyaga MM, Kawonga F, Matambo E, Chinyama E, et al.
e00545-25
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Nature Communications
2025
Covid Omicron
Tracing the spatial origins and spread of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron lineages in South Africa
Nyaga MM, Dor G, Wilkinson E, Martin DP, et al.
16(1):4937
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Microbiology Resource Announcements
2025
Norovirus Genomes
Draft genomes of norovirus from stool samples of under-five children presenting with gastroenteritis in Malawi
Shange N, Baloyi S, Mogotsi MT, Nyaga MM, Matambo E, Kawonga F, Mhango C, et al.
14(8):e0060225
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Viruses
2025
Rotavirus Evolution
Unveiling a Shift in the Rotavirus Strains in Benin: Emergence of Reassortment Intergenogroup and Equine-like G3P [8] Strains in the Post-Vaccination Era
Agbla JM, Mogotsi MT, Shange ND, Ogunbayo AE, Sondlane H, Nyaga MM, Zohoun AG, Capochichi A, et al.
17(8):1091
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Infection, Genetics and Evolution
2025
Rotavirus Characterisation
Whole genome characterisation of DS-1-like G8P [4] rotavirus A strains circulating in South Africa between 2009 and 2021 reveals endemic sub-lineages and evidence of radical epitope changes
Shange ND, Mogotsi MT, Ogunbayo AE, Sondlane H, Nyaga MM, Page N, Esona MD, et al.
134:105818
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VeriXiv
2025
Enteric Pathogens
A metagenomics approach to detection and genotypic characterisation of viral enteric pathogens of clinical importance in asymptomatic children under 2 years in Zambia [version 1]
Chibesa K, Mogotsi MT, Ogunbayo AE, Sondlane H, Shange ND, Nyaga MM, Simuyandi M, Luchen CC, et al.
0.26875
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Microorganisms
2024
Poliovirus Detection
High Detection Frequency of Vaccine-Associated Polioviruses and Non-Polio Enteroviruses in the Stools of Asymptomatic Infants from the Free State Province, South Africa
Mogotsi MT, Ogunbayo AE, Nyaga MM, O’Neill HG
12(5):920