Research Output

Selected Publications

Infectious Disease & Tuberculosis Genomics

Genome analysis of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Levilactobacillus brevis isolated from traditionally fermented Ethiopian kocho and their probiotic properties

Guesh Mulaw, Teklemichael Tesfay, Tesfaye Sisay, Olabisi Flora Davies-Bolorunduro, Chioma Ohaeri et al.

PLOS ONE · PLOS 2026

Co-author Published doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332682
Global genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis L2.1 based on pe-ppe gene family

Davies-Bolorunduro OF, Jaemsai B, Ruangchai W, Noppanamas T, Boonbangyang M, Palittapongarnpim P

Infection, Genetics and Evolution · Elsevier 2025

First author Published doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2025.105802
Panduratin A Induces Autophagy Through AMPK Activation Independent of mTOR Inhibition and Restricts Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Host Macrophages

Thomanai Lamtha, Olabisi Flora Davies-Bolorunduro et al.

Molecular Microbiology · Wiley 2025

Co-first author Published doi.org/10.1111/mmi.70025
Analysis of complete genomes of Mycobacterium tuberculosis sublineage 2.1 (Proto-Beijing) revealed the presence of three pe_pgrs3-pe_pgrs4-like genes

Olabisi Flora Davies-Bolorunduro, Bharkbhoom Jaemsai, Wuthiwat Ruangchai et al.

Scientific Reports · Nature 2024

First author Published doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79351-w

Cancer Biology & Computational Oncology

Mitochondrial Hijacking and MicroRNA Crosstalk: Cancer Stem Cell-Mediated Immune Evasion and Metabolic Plasticity in the Tumor Microenvironment

Maziar Ashrafian Bonab, Shahrzad Salehi, Amirreza Aghababaie, Ali Amini, Hoda Alizadeh and Babak Behnam

Cancers · MDPI 2026

Corresponding author Published doi.org/10.3390/cancers18101611
Mitochondria and Cancer: From Basic Science to Clinical Applications — Understanding Pathogenesis, Therapy Resistance, and Disease Relapse

Farzad Taghizadeh-Hesary, Sumel Ashique, Babak Behnam, Maria Vliora

Mitochondria and Cancer · Elsevier 2026

Co-editor Published ISBN: 9780443405358 (print) 9780443405365 (eBook)
Synthesizing Molecular Insights to Redefine the Battle Against Metastatic Cancer

Babak Behnam

Cancers · MDPI 2026

Sole author Published doi.org/10.3390/cancers18020199

Environmental, Reproductive & Aquatic Health

Global Warming, Fertility, and Spermatogenesis Decline: Global and Regional Evidence from 195 Countries and Implications for Climate Adaptation Policy

Ali Amini and Babak Behnam

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · MDPI 2026

Last & corresponding author Published doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23030331
Fish Parasite Diversity, Prevalence, and Morphometry in Commercially Important Finfish Species: Impacts on Health and Food Safety

Victoria Folakemi Akinjogunla, Oyetayo OlaOluwa Adefiranye

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Incremental Innovation 2025

Second & last author Published