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1 Year of COMBINE: Laying the Foundations for Understanding Viral Entry
One year into the project, we have successfully laid strong scientific and collaborative foundations to advance our understanding of how viruses enter host cells. Using the Marburg virus (MARV) as a m...
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Decoding Deadly Viruses: A Conversation with Dr. Nadine Biedenkopf
International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2026 | Scientific breakthroughs rarely happen in isolation. They emerge from collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and the people who push boundaries w...
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COMBINE at "DEFENDER 2025: International Symposium"
The DEFENDER 2025 International Symposium was held on 6 November 2025 in Hamburg, bringing together experts in pandemic preparedness and high-risk pathogen research. Organised by Stephanie Pfänder (co...
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“Small Talk with Consequences – Communication Between Virus and Cell”
How do viruses infiltrate our bodies? What actually happens when they come into contact with our cells? Understanding this microscopic dialogue is crucial for advancing prevention, diagnostics, and tr...
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World Zoonoses Day: Raising Awareness for Emerging Viral Threats
Every year on World Zoonoses Day, global attention turns to diseases that can jump from animals to humans – so-called zoonoses. Well-known examples include Influenza, Rabies, Ebola, and Marburg virus....
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New findings help scientists understand how viruses enter host cells in unprecedented detail
Researchers at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) and the Medical Center – University of Freiburg have developed a method that can be used to study the interaction of viruses with hos...
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New EU Project “COMBINE”
Braunschweig, Germany, 21 January 2025 — With viral disease emergence expected to accelerate, preparing for possible future pandemics is paramount. Beyond saving lives during outbreaks, robust pandem...
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