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Humboldt Fellow Peter Fineran visits HIRI
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria by injecting their genetic material into host cells. This DNA is transcribed and translated into proteins that make up new viral particles. Eventually, the bacterial host cell bursts open and releases new bacteriophages.…
Producing pharmaceutical ingredients from wood
Lignin is a component of wood and endows it with its flexibility. For the production of paper, it needs to be removed in order to prevent yellowing and increase the strength of the paper. That leads to large amounts of unwanted lignin, which has been awaiting…
Helmholtz Young Investigator Group for Mathias Munschauer at HIRI
The human genome contains the information for thousands of lncRNAs. Modern sequencing technologies have shown that a large number of these lncRNAs are activated during infections. “LncRNAs are important regulators of the host response to a pathogen. But how lncRNAs…
Scientists from McGill University visit Braunschweig
A two-day symposium was the centrepiece of the recent visit. Scientists from HZI and McGill University presented their research on selected research topics related to infection including global health, the role of microbiota in infections and personalized medicine. “We…
Improved protection against influenza through mucous surface guards
The influenza vaccine with inactivated influenza viruses stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against surface characteristics of the seasonal influenza strain. These surface characteristics are highly variable, meaning updated vaccines must be administered…
Double Chair for the Centre for Individualised Infection Medicine
For the two directors, concrete projects are at the forefront of the successful establishment of the centre. ”On the basis of pilot projects, we can shed light on the various aspects of the workflow to be set up, develop it gradually and finally settle it in the newly…
Research into antiviral agents
The rapid global spread of the pathogen SARS-CoV-2 has highlighted the importance of having effective drugs available to treat viral diseases. While the spread of SARS-CoV-2 has been mitigated by the rapid development of effective vaccines, this option does not yet…
Network of German Female Researchers in Infectious Diseases Established
Over the next three years, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research will provide funding for the establishment of a network of German female researchers of infectious diseases with its Innovative Women in Focus program. RWTH Professor Gabriele Pradel from…
LOKI - Local Early Warning System for Control of Infection Outbreaks
”When a hazardous pathogen with epidemic or even pandemic potential emerges, it is most important to react as quickly as possible,” says Prof Michael Meyer-Hermann, head of the Department of Systems Immunology at the HZI. ”We are developing LOKI as an early warning…
Cell protection, immunomodulation and virus inhibition by an endogenous substance
"Itaconic acid has two isomers, natural relatives that differ only slightly in chemical structure, mesaconic and citraconic acid," says PD Dr. Frank Pessler, head of the working group "Biomarkers for Infectious Diseases" at the Institute for Experimental Infection…