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Receptor FIBCD1 newly identified in neuro-developmental disorders

A multidisciplinary study led by Vanja Nagy (LBI-RUD/CeMM/Medical University of Vienna) and Josef Penninger (UBC/IMBA) characterized a novel gene,…

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AAAS Wachtel Cancer Research Award 2022 for Anna Obenauf (IMP)

Anna Obenauf’s ground-breaking research in metastasis and the emergence of drug resistance in cancer was recognised with the AAAS Martin and Rose…

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The ecology and evolution of giant viruses: ERC Starting Grant for Anouk Willemsen

Anouk Willemsen, virologist at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CMESS), receives a highly endowed ERC Starting Grant for…

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On standby: how the developing embryo guards against viral infection

Stem cells intrinsically express genes normally associated with the innate immune system, but in the absence of external stimuli such as viral…

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The axolotl, a new model to improve the healing of broken bones

Although bone fractures rank high amongst the most frequent traumatic injuries, treating and healing large fractures remains a medical challenge: bone…

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The beginning of life: The early embryo is in the driver's seat

One often thinks that the early embryo is fragile and needs support. However, at the earliest stages of development, it has the power to feed the…

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Johannes Zuber elected EMBO Member

IMP senior scientist Johannes Zuber is one of only 58 newly elected members of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). The rare…

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CEBINA publishes data demonstrating the anti-histamine azelastine inhibits infection by major variants of SARS-CoV-2

CEBINA announced the publication of research results demonstrating that the commonly used anti-histamine, azelastine, is a potent inhibitor of major…

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“The idea is to connect people” - Manuela Baccarini elected Vice-Rector of the University of Vienna

Congratulations to Max Perutz Labs faculty member Manuela Baccarini, who has been elected new Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs of…

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Exhibition about Max Perutz draws over 5.000 visitors

Although he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his research on hemoglobin, Max Perutz is hardly known to a broader public in Austria. The exhibition and…

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“Cherish the beginning” - Interview with new group leader Stephanie Ellis

Stephanie Ellis studied in Canada and obtained a PhD from the University of British Columbia after which she did post-doctoral work with Elaine Fuchs…

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Climate@MaxPerutzLabs initiative wins Austrian Sustainability Award 2022

The Climate@MaxPerutzLabs initiative has received the Sustainability Award 2022 by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research…

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