Institute of Medical Virology, University Zurich
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Sharing insights from the Institute of Medical Virology, University of Zurich. We bridge research, diagnostics, and education to advance medical virology. Groups A. Trkola, S. Stertz, @benhale.bsky.social, @mihuber.bsky.social
A great review by H. Günthard, K. Kuseko & R. Kouyos on how phylogenetics and molecular epidemiology are helping us understand HIV dynamics and how molecular insights can guide prevention and cure strategies.
Nature Reviews Microbiology@natrevmicro.nature.com · last yr.New online! Phylogenetics and molecular evolution to understand and curb the HIV pandemic
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A follow up on @benhale.bsky.social and colleagues' research published in @jem.org : How "decoy molecules" intercept harmful auto-antibodies, restoring antiviral immunity. www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/...
Decoys Restore Antiviral Immune Defense
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Congratulations to @benhale.bsky.social and colleagues for their insightful research on how auto-antibody decoys can restore antiviral immunity!
Journal of Experimental Medicine@jem.org · last yr.AutoAbs neutralizing IFN-Is exacerbate severe viral diseases. Groen, @benhale.bsky.social et al. @virology.uzh.ch identify IFN-I regions commonly targeted by these autoAbs and develop a proof-of-concept decoy strategy to alleviate pathogenic effects. rupress.org/jem/article/...
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