Researchers at the University of Tübingen are testing an Ebolavaccine in healthy adults in Gabon. The first voluntary trial participants are being vaccinated today.
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
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
Professor Stephan Becker, Director of Marburg Virology and Coordinator of the DZIF Thematic Translational Unit “Emerging Infections”, is experienced in dealing with highly contagious viruses. At the
At the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), researchers are working intensively to make available a vaccine against the dreaded MERScoronavirus as soon as possible. A candidate vaccine has
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
A 49-year-old patient from Qatar has been receiving hospital treatment in London for two weeks for the symptoms of an acute, serious respiratory disease where a new corona virus has been detected
