Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Amanda N Weiss"
- Amanda N Weiss's research primarily focuses on the mechanisms of immune evasion by viruses, particularly vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), demonstrating how its matrix protein inhibits both NF-κB activation and the interferon response, thus limiting antiviral gene expression.
- Her investigations into transcription dynamics reveal that transcription rates significantly influence mRNA stability and degradation, linking reduced transcription to enhanced mA deposition and consequent mRNA instability through mechanisms involving the CCR4-Not complex and IRES elements.
- Weiss's work also extends to public health concerns, where she explored the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on smartphone surfaces, highlighting the potential risk these devices pose for pathogen transmission and emphasizing the relevance of molecular biology in a practical, educational laboratory setting.
