SARS-CoV-2 variant survey: Comparison of RT-PCR screening with TGS and variant distribution across two divisions of Bangladesh.

Background: The widespread increase in multiple variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) since 2020 is causing significant health concerns worldwide. While whole-genome sequencing (WGS) has played a leading role in surveillance programs, many local laboratories lack the expertise and resources. Thus, we aimed to investigate the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants and evaluate the performance of multiplexed real-time reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR) for screening and monitoring the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants in Bangladesh.

Comprehensive Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Dynamics in Bangladesh: Infection Trends and Variants (2020-2023).

The first case of COVID-19 was detected in Bangladesh on 8 March 2020. Since then, the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) has implemented various measures to limit the transmission of COVID-19, including widespread testing facilities across the nation through a laboratory network for COVID-19 molecular testing. This study aimed to analyze the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in Bangladesh by conducting COVID-19 testing and genomic surveillance of the virus variants throughout the pandemic.

Near coding-complete genome sequence of 12 dengue serotype 2 viruses from the 2023 outbreak in Bangladesh.

We report the near coding-complete genomes of 12 DENV serotype 2 strains collected during the 2023 dengue outbreak in Bangladesh. Analyses showed that all 12 strains were closely related and belonged to genotype II-Cosmopolitan.

Coding-complete genomes of 18 SARS-CoV-2 Omicron JN.1, JN.1.4, and JN.1.11 sub-lineages in Bangladesh.

We report 18 coding-complete genome sequences of emerging SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages JN.1, JN.1.

Coding-complete genomes of XBB.1.16, XBB.2.3, FL.4 (alias of XBB.1.9.1.4), and XBB.3 of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron isolated from Bangladesh.

We announce the coding-complete genomes of four different strains of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron lineages, XBB.1.16, XBB.

Natural selection shapes the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in Bangladesh.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has evolved to give rise to a highly transmissive and immune-escaping variant of concern, known as Omicron. Many aspects of the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and the driving forces behind the ongoing Omicron outbreaks remain unclear. Substitution at the receptor-binding domain (RBD) in the spike protein is one of the primary strategies of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron to hinder recognition by the host angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor and avoid antibody-dependent defense activation.

Coding-Complete Genome Sequences of 40 SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB, XBB.1, and XBB.2 Sublineage Strains in Bangladesh.

Here, we report the coding-complete genome sequences of 40 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strains of the newly emerged recombinant Omicron variants XBB, XBB.1, and XBB.2.

Whole genome sequencing data of BASUSDA_45 isolated from soil in Bangladesh capable of degrading pesticide.

This article reports the BASUSDA_45 strain's draft genomic sequence. The bacterium was isolated from cypermethrin pesticide contaminated soil and then the sequencing was carried out. Initially assembly of the raw sequences, trimming and quality check generates 125 contigs having N50 of 78,923.

Genome Sequences of 23 SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-Lineage Strains from Bangladesh.

We announce the coding-complete genome sequences of 23 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron strains obtained from Bangladeshi individuals. The Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing platform was utilized to generate the genomic data, deploying ARTIC Network-based amplicon sequencing.

The Effector Vag2 Promotes Head Smut Disease via Suppression of Plant Defense Responses.

Genome comparison between the maize pathogens and revealed a large diversity region (19-1) containing nearly 30 effector gene candidates, whose deletion severely hampers virulence of both fungi. Dissection of the gene cluster resulted in the identification of one major contributor to virulence, (; ). Quantitative reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) experiments revealed high expression of during biotrophic growth of .

Whole-Genome Sequencing of Klebsiella pneumoniae BASUSDALSc45PDB48, a Unique Strain Capable of Growing in Pesticide-Containing Medium, Isolated from Soil in Bangladesh.

We report the draft genome sequence of Klebsiella pneumoniae strain BASUSDALSc45PDB48, isolated from pesticide-contaminated soil; this strain showed the ability to grow in a medium with cypermethrin as the only carbon source. The genome assembly comprised 5,249,704 bp, with 128.17 Ns per 100 kbp, an value of 5,035,968 bp, a GC content of 57.