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Elektronenmikroskopische Aufnahme des Coronavirus. Foto: AA+W - stock.adobe.com

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 gives the immune system a hard time

Weißbüschelaffen in der Tierhaltung am Deutschen Primatenzentrum. Foto: Manfred Eberle

Monkeys also learn to communicate

Sifaka-Baby auf dem Rücken der Mutter im Kirindy-Wald, Madagaskar. Foto: Andrea Springer

There’s no cheating old age

Media Career Visit the DPZ Library Animal Experimental Research

The section Infection Research researches viruses like HIV, influenza (flu) and ebola and newly emerging viruses. Additionally, illnesses caused by bacteria and parasites are investigated.

The section Neuroscience researches the basics of cognitive performance in the central nervous system and neurodegenerative illnesses as well as control of movements and the visual perception.

Research in the section Organismic Primate Biology is focussed on evolutionary basics of social and mating systems, ecology, vocal communication, biology of stem cells, and genetics in primates.

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Titelseite von DPZ aktuell 2/2021. Layout: Heike Klensang

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Virtual tour around the DPZ

Aerial view of the DPZ. Photo: Stefan Rampfel

Let DPZ scientists explain their working environment to you and take a look at the laboratories of the various research fields. In the outdoor facilities you can get to know our monkeys and get an idea of the husbandry conditions.

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Reconstruction baboon and lemur plant

South, west and east view of the planned building. Figure: Sascha Bindseil

The new animal enclosures at DPZ will be flexible, spacious, and modern. A camera provides up-to-date photos and time lapse video of the construction site.

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Quiz: Ten questions about infection research

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Figure: BioMedical / Shutterstock

Infection research is an important area of science. New pathogens are constantly appearing or the already known ones are changing and threatening our health. To combat them, our scientists at DPZ are researching to understand the pathogenicity mechanisms to develop new vaccines and drugs based on that knowledge. Test your knowledge in our quiz about infection research.

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