Alpaka Nanobody against herpes
Publication in the renowned journal Nature: Researchers generated a mini-antibody that neutralizes a protein essential for herpes infection.
About the LIV
The LIV research focuses on human pathogenic viruses with the aim of understanding virus-related diseases and developing new therapeutic approaches.
Career at LIV
At our institute we offer various positions in the scientific and science-supporting field.
Leibniz Lab
The Leibniz Lab “Pandemic Preparedness: One Health, One Future” connects excellent inter- and transdisciplinary research in preparation for the next pandemic.
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Our research
We are studying viruses that cause disease in humans with the aim of finding new targets and therapies for viral diseases.
About the
Leibniz Institute
of Virology
The LIV research focuses on human pathogenic viruses with the aim of understanding virus-related diseases and creating new therapeutic approaches. Based on basic experimental research, new approaches are being developed for improved methods of treating e.g. AIDS, influenza and hepatitis, as well as emerging viral infections such as Dengue, West Nile fever or COVID-19. With its research focus, the LIV covers a wide range of the world's most important viral pathogens.
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