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Sensor of bacteria and viruses on high alert at the site of action
"Danger!" signals TLR9, the molecular sensor, whenever it recognizes bacterial or viral genetic information, specifically DNA. Instantly, the immune system initiates the process of fighting off the infection. This initial protective mechanism is very fast because it…
Bacterial toxin sets the course for infection
Every year gastro-intestinal diseases have lethal consequences for more than five million individuals. Researchers from Braunschweig have now discovered what makes a specific strain of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis –one of the main instigators for these infections–so…
Valerie Mizrahi appointed Helmholtz International Fellow
Along with Aids and malaria, tuberculosis is one of the “big three” infections” of today. This means that it is one of the infectious diseases killing most people worldwide. Every 20 seconds a person dies from tuberculosis, which is caused by the pathogen Mycobacterium…
Focus on the innate immune response
The innate immune response to bacterial, viral and parasitic infections is the main topic of this year's “North-Regio-Day on Infection” meeting, short NoRDI IV. The symposium, entitled “Innate Immunity of Infections”, takes place on 24 October at the Helmholtz Centre…
Joint forces against Hepatitis viruses
To address pressing questions about infectious diseases jointly is the main goal of a new collaborative effort between the University of Alberta (UofA), Canada, and the Helmholtz Association. On 23 September, their research partnership was sealed at the Braunschweig…
DGHM award for Braunschweig infection researcher
On 22 September, HZI researcher Prof Petra Dersch was this year's recipient of the top award given by the DGHM, the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology. The 5000 Euro award is given to scientists who are actively engaged in exceptional and typically long-term…
Prof Johanna Wanka visits the HZI
On 12 September the Federal Minister for Education and Research, Prof Johanna Wanka, visited the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI). During her stay scientists from the centre presented the main research areas the HZI and its partners work in. Furthermore,…
The population’s health takes centre stage
For the first time, students have the opportunity to earn a doctorate in the field of Epidemiology at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI). Practical epidemiological field research accompanied by theoretical training – this is the offer awaiting future…
Additional space for drug research in Saarbrücken, Germany
Infection research meets pharmacy: At the Helmholtz-Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), based in Saarbrücken, approximately 150 scientists are committed to the search for new drugs. Their goal is to contribute to the development of new drugs and…
Helmholtz Association honours Pascale Cossart
How do pathogenic bacteria intrude the human body? How do they interact with cells of the immune system and in what way do they adapt to their host? The French microbiologist Prof Pascale Cossart studies the answers to these questions. She is a leading scientist in her…
