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Oct 21 2026

HIV’s genetic remnants are not as silent as they seem

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Oct 20 2026

25 years of TB genomics in Hamburg: Migration increases pathogen diversity, but local strains drive transmission

Migration has increased the genetic diversity of TB bacteria in Hamburg. Local transmission, however, has continued to be driven mainly by established strains. These findings are revealed in a long

Oct 16 2026

Well-Known Natural Compound Shows Unexpected Effect Against a Dreaded Pathogen

Treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics often leads to side effects, as it affects not only the pathogens but also the “good” bacteria in the gut. A research team from Hannover Medical School (MHH)

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Oct 15 2026

Joint call for proposals between ANRS MIE and DZIF on HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis Delta cure

Key points The French National Research Agency for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Emerging Infectious Diseases (ANRS MIE) and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) are launching a joint call for

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