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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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2024-03-05
Saarbrücken research project on new antibiotics against bacterial pneumonia receives CARB-X funding
2024-02-29
HCMV reprograms cellular defence mechanisms
2024-02-22
HZI researchers demonstrated a significantly higher biodiversity of the gut microbiome in men who had sex with men
2024-02-21
Saarbrücken-based research project on new drugs against infectious diseases receives support from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-02-15
International artist uses the HZI laboratories for her creative work
2024-02-13
HZI epidemiologist is one of 19 experts on the Standing Committee on Vaccination, which develops vaccination recommendations for the population
2024-02-12
TWINCORE researchers discover promising drug candidate
2024-02-06
A small RNA modulates the growth of the microbes
2024-02-05
In a joint statement, the organisations emphasise the importance of a strong democracy and an open society for Germany's future viability
2024-02-02
Draft proposal for drug research from Saarland University with HIPS participation successfully clears first hurdle