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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.
The HZI is taking part in Future Day 2024 for girls and boys on 25.04.2024. We would like to show pupils in grades 5-9 for one morning how exciting the work of our centre is in laboratories and offices. Further Information here.
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2024-03-28
Bacteria require specific proteins to multiply, and the blueprint for these proteins is embedded in their genetic material. Protein biosynthesis occurs in two steps: The information contained in DNA is transcribed into messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA), which is then translated into proteins. In order to survive, microorganisms must rapidly adapt their proteome, the entirety of all…
2024-03-27
The Hygiene Prize was awarded on 15 March 2024 in Hamburg and was presented by the Chairman of the Rudolf Schülke Foundation, Prof. Martin Exner. The foundation honors scientific publications that deal with the prevention and control of infectious diseases and contribute to the development and application of prevention and control strategies, procedures for antiseptics,…
2024-03-25
The gut, a complex ecosystem of numerous microorganisms, plays a pivotal role in human well-being. Factors like dietary changes, medications, or bile salts can influence the microbiota, impacting health. Among the prevalent intestinal bacteria in humans are Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron. These gut microbes play a role in breaking down polysaccharides during digestion, contributing…