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Nov 13 2025

Collaboration between KyooBe Tech and the German Center for Infection Research

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Nov 10 2025

Blood-based immunological signatures for extrapulmonary tuberculosis decoded

(TB) is one of the world's leading infectious diseases. Infection with the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs, but in up to 25 percent of all infected

Two of the four winners of the Galenus von Pergamon Prize in the category of basic research—Dr. Alexander Simonis (center) and Prof. Dr. Florian Klein (second from right)—at the award ceremony. The Galenus Prize was presented by Professor Thomas Eschenhagen (second from left). The gala was hosted by Yve Fehring (left) and Matthias Gabriel (right). The individuals are standing next to each other on a stage in formal attire.

Nov 6 2025

Research into alternatives to antibiotics wins Galenus von Pergamon Prize

In the future, against the factors of may serve as an alternative to antibiotics. DZIF scientists at University Hospital Cologne have been awarded the 2025

The picture shows Markus Blume, Minister of Science and the Arts (right), presenting Professor Dr. Ulrike Protzer with the Federal Cross of Merit.

Nov 3 2025

Ulrike Protzer receives the Federal Cross of Merit

On October 28, 2025, Prof. Dr. med. Ulrike Protzer was awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit). This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of virology

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