Unexpected discovery: from crystals to the cellular respiration of the malaria parasite
Researchers at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) have disproved a long-assumed function of a protein from the…
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BNITM supports the new East African Virology Centre of Excellence at the Uganda Virus Research Institute
A milestone for healthcare in East Africa: The East African Virology Centre of Excellence at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in…
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Connecting data, advancing research: BNITM is now a member of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI)
The Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) is now an official member of the German National Research Data Infrastructure…
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Artificial light and climate change
Rising temperatures, urbanisation and artificial light at night are altering the living conditions of mosquitoes in Europe – with potential…
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East African Community mobile laboratories deployed to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak
The East African Community (EAC) has activated its network of mobile laboratories (EAC Mobile Labs). The eight partner countries are…
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Viral hub
A study by researchers from the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) and from Hungarian partner institutions highlights…
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Key activator of the innate immune response against intestinal parasites discovered
With over 1.6 billion people affected, parasitic worm infections represent one of the greatest challenges to global health. Researchers at…
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Why vaccines often work better in women
Vaccines often protect women better than men: women tend to produce more antibodies after vaccination and show a stronger overall immune…
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First study on vaginal microorganisms in Madagascar provides new insights into women's health
An international research team led by the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) has conducted the first comprehensive study…
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Hidden infections, new outbreaks
A man climbs onto a motorbike. Behind him lies a remote forest area in the Likati region in the north of the Democratic Republic of Congo…
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Cornelia Betsch contributes to the Science Council's position paper on prevention
The Science Council is calling for a change of course towards more prevention in the healthcare system. Prof. Dr. Cornelia Betsch was…
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Powerful drugs against malaria resistance
Most malaria drugs are combination therapies based on artemisinin, an active ingredient derived from the medicinal plant Artemisia annua…
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