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Institute of Medical Virology, University Zurich
@virology.uzh.ch
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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
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Institute of Medical Virology, University Zurich @virology.uzh.ch · Jul 4
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.
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Nature Reviews Microbiology @natrevmicro.nature.com · Jun 30
New online! Phylogenetics and molecular evolution to understand and curb the HIV pandemic
Phylogenetics and molecular evolution to understand and curb the HIV pandemic
Nature Reviews Microbiology, Published online: 30 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41579-025-01202-wIn this Review, Günthard, Kusejko and Kouyos examine how advances in phylogenetics and molecular epidemiology have deepened our understanding of the HIV pandemic, including tracing its zoonotic origins, monitoring transmission dynamics and prevention efforts, and understanding pathogenesis.
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Institute of Medical Virology, University Zurich @virology.uzh.ch · Apr 7
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Applications MUST be made via the graduate school, deadline 1st May 2025: www.lifescience-graduateschool.uzh.ch/en.html
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Institute of Medical Virology, University Zurich @virology.uzh.ch · Mar 26
Original paper here: rupress.org/jem/article/...
Type I interferon autoantibody footprints reveal neutralizing mechanisms and allow inhibitory decoy design | Journal of Experimental Medicine | Rockefeller University Press
Autoantibodies neutralizing IFN-Is exacerbate severe viral diseases such as COVID-19. Here, the authors identify IFN-I regions commonly targeted by these a
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Institute of Medical Virology, University Zurich @virology.uzh.ch · Mar 26
A follow up on @benhale.bsky.social and colleagues' research published in @jem.org : How "decoy molecules" intercept harmful auto-antibodies, restoring antiviral immunity.
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Decoys Restore Antiviral Immune Defense
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Institute of Medical Virology, University Zurich @virology.uzh.ch · Mar 26
Congratulations to @benhale.bsky.social and colleagues for their insightful research on how auto-antibody decoys can restore antiviral immunity!
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Journal of Experimental Medicine @jem.org · Mar 20
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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Institute of Medical Virology, University Zurich @virology.uzh.ch · Mar 10
Hello Bluesky! Excited to join this new space. Looking forward to connecting. Stay tuned for updates on our latest projects.
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