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From 1 July 2023, Prof Josef Penninger takes over the Scientific Management of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI). Here you can find content and background information for media coverage. [read more]
The coronaviruses are a family of viruses that includes a series of very different pathogens. These viruses usually infect mammals, rodents, and birds, but only few coronaviruses adapted to humans. They did this with great success: About one third of all typical "common colds" and some cases of diarrhoea as well are caused by these RNA Viruses, which are the largest of their kind. We have compiled more information about the coronaviruses for you.
With the pathogen SARS-CoV-2, a novel virus that can cause respiratory diseases and pneumonia has been spreading worldwide since the end of 2019. Here we will keep you informed about current developments in research and provide answers to the most important questions.
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Do women and men react differently to infections?
What can we expect from vaccinations – and what not?
World Day of Laboratory Animals and Alternative Models 24 April 2023
World Antibiotic Awareness Week from 18 to 24 November 2022
Triad of Environmental, Animal and Human Health
A Microbial Treasure Chest
What the HZI experts say
New research hub to expand natural product research from fungi in Cameroon
“There will be other, perhaps even more dangerous pandemics”
New HZI site is being built in Greifswald
Results of the nationwide antibody study
World Day for Laboratory Animals
About homeoffice, video conferences and a washing machine
New viruses, new challenges
Information about current developments in research and answers to the most important questions
HZI-DZIF unit provides springboard for drug candidates
Safe protection against infections
antibiotic resistances are threatening global health
Customised, efficient, universal
From analogue researcher to online scientist
Antibiotics of the future?
How herpesviruses dribble out the immune system
The battle against pathogens
microbial treasures from soil
Antimicrobial Resistance
“INDIVIDUALIZED INFECTION MEDICINE – THE FUTURE IS NOW”
HZI-Experten zum aktuellen Stand und Herausforderungen
The tricks of bacteria
Deploying SORMAS in Nigeria: challenges and accomplishments
Using a nanogel as a drug taxi
Metabolism of the immune system: Former separate fields of research has become a highly active research field
Subjects from the HZI contributed to a study searching for markers indicating the severity of influenza diseases
Vaccines are usually administered with a syringe, but researchers are working on alternatives and increased effectiveness
The microbiome and antibiotics: How can the intestinal flora be protected from damage?
In the search for novel medications – all over the world
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