Tag: Virology
Identifying virus killers in ancient medicinal plants
Many organisms have to defend themselves against predators, diseases or pests. Their metabolic products constitute a chemical arsenal that has been used for medical purposes since time immemorial. Using state-of-the-art methods, a team led by Judith Rollinger is screening traditional knowledge in order to identify new active substances against lung infections caused by influenza, coronavirus […] Continue reading “Identifying virus killers in ancient medicinal plants”
Measles viruses as a Trojan horse against Corona
Virologist Katrin Ramsauer is researching a vaccine against the new coronavirus. She is part of a consortium of research partners from Vienna, Paris and Pittsburgh, which is being financed with international funding. A marketable product is expected for next year. Continue reading “Measles viruses as a Trojan horse against Corona”
Coronavirus: from molecule to drug
The virologist Christoph Steininger is involved in several EU-wide research projects on the coronavirus. In an FWF-funded project on the clinically highly relevant CMV virus, his research group has just achieved a scientific breakthrough. Both research areas show how important purely curiosity-driven basic research can be for the development of drugs. Continue reading “Coronavirus: from molecule to drug”