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An animal model is a non-human animal species used in biomedical research because it can mimic aspects of a biological process or disease that occur in humans.

MERS Corona virus particles outside the cell

MERS coronavirus: Vaccine candidate reveals efficacy in mouse model

Researchers of the Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI) together with groups at the DZIF have developed a vaccine against MERS, that is highly immunogenic and indicates protection of vaccinated mice in

Ebola: the evolution of a dreaded virus

In the EU project “EVIDENT”, scientists investigated around 180 patient samples from the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, to elucidate the origin of the epidemic in the individual countries and the

Die M. tuberculosis „sliding clamp“ (DnaN) im Komplex mit (Cyclohexyl-)Griselimycin.

New hope in the fight against tuberculosis

According to figures of the World Health Organization, some 8.7 million people contracted tuberculosis in 2012 and this disease is fatal for approximately 1.3 million people throughout the world each

Ebola: Clinical trials for a safe vaccine

A clinical phase I trial for a potential vaccine against the dreaded Ebola virus can now begin. The candidate vaccine has already successfully been tested in different animal models. The trial is

EBOKON: Strengthening Ebola Research

The German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) has initiated a consortium to strengthen Ebola research and close the knowledge gaps as quickly as possible in the fight against the epidemic. This

Coronaviruses: Getting to a vaccine as fast as possible

At the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), researchers are working intensively to make available a vaccine against the dreaded MERS coronavirus as soon as possible. A candidate vaccine has

Malaria: New Vaccination Method goes into Clinical Trials

Malaria is still not under control despite numerous attempts. On the contrary: Resistance against the commonly used drugs is further impeding the fight against this dangerous infectious disease. This

Measles: New inhibitor found effective in large animal model

A newly developed candidate drug against measles virus is effective in an animal model. During measles outbreaks, this compound may protect contacts of infected individuals from clinical signs and

First candidate vaccine against new coronavirus

A research team has developed a potential vaccine against the newly emerged coronavirus.

In autumn 2012, the public was alarmed by the emergence of a newly discovered coronavirus. It induces severe

Virological study changes our assessment of the new coronavirus

A new virological study changes our assessment of the new coronavirus. The research group of Professor Christian Drosten (Bonn University/DZIF) has shown that the new coronavirus does not use the same