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• 12.08.2024 Paleogenetics

  Ancient Ailments

  Infectious diseases like the plague, leprosy and syphilis have made history and shaped humanity over a long period of time – are still doing so today. The paleogeneticist Verena Schünemann explores the evolution of pathogens and the question of why they have been able to survive for so long.

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• 17.07.2024 One Health

  Influenza viruses can use two entry points

  Most influenza viruses enter human or animal cells through specific pathways on the cells’ surface. UZH researchers have now discovered that certain human flu viruses and avian flu viruses can also use a second entry pathway to infect cells.

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• 24.06.2024 Una Europa General Assembly

  “Una Europa acts as a catalyst for interdisciplinarity”

  UZH hosted the General Assembly of the Una Europa European university alliance for the first time last week. Vice President Elisabeth Stark looks back at the event and emphasizes the boost given to One Health.

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• 20.02.2024 One Health

  Rabid Dogs in Uganda

  Every year, many people in Uganda die from rabies after being bitten by a dog. Veterinary epidemiologist Sonja Hartnack is working together with Makerere University in Uganda on ways to effectively combat the deadly virus.

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• 16.01.2024 Global Health

  “We can only solve problems together”

  Infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance spread around the world via trade and travel routes. Together with partners in India and Uganda, the infectious diseases specialist Jan Fehr is looking for solutions to global health problems.

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