News 2024
Focus on rare diseases: Current study unravels clinical and genomic characteristics of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in Europe
A multi-national European study provides the first comprehensive clinical and genomic data on the Mycobacterium avium complex from continental Europe. The data reveal the population structure of this group of pathogens and indicate that plasmids play a significant role in the their evolution and might contribute to resistance and virulence of these bacteria.
6th shipment on its way: The FZB supports partner university in Ukraine with medicines and technical aids
Since February 24, 2022, Ukraine has been under attack by the army of the Russian Federation. The war has brought suffering and misery to parts of this country in our European neighborhood. Millions of Ukrainians have left their homes as a result of the war. According to conservative figures from the UNHCR, more than 10,000 civilians and between 30,000 and 70,000 soldiers (there are no reliable official figures) from Ukraine have so far fallen victim to the Russian war of aggression.
Congratulations! Borstel Scientist Receives DGHM Advancement Award 2024
Prof. Dr. Caroline Barisch has been honoured for her scientific work investigating and analysing the virulence strategies employed by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis to create optimal conditions for its intracellular replication.