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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.
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2024-02-01
HIRI researchers develop a breakthrough method to map interactions of specific RNA regions in live cells
2024-01-30
Comparative genome study of humans and great apes provides new insights into the development and adaptation of the gut microbiome under different lifestyles
2024-01-24
Pirscher informed herself about the latest technologies and current research projects at the HZI in Braunschweig
2024-01-23
BioVersys AG and Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research join forces to accelerate AMR research and development
2024-01-18
ERC Proof of Concept Grant for CRISPR expert Chase Beisel
2024-01-11
Current study reveals how machine learning, data integration and AI contribute to better strategies in the fight against pathogens
2024-01-15
The virus has rediscovered an entry pathway into lung cells that has been used by earlier variants and that is important for the development of pneumonia
2024-01-09
HIPS bioinformatics team publishes comprehensive databases
2023-12-20
HIPS and DZIF researchers improve activity and pharmacokinetic properties of the drug
2023-12-11
An international team of researchers from LMU and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research has visualized the structure of the so-called ASC speck.