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Viruses represent the most abundant class of biological entities on earth and infect all types of cellular life. They can hijack nearly every function of a cell and their constant battle with the host organism is recognized as a major driver of evolution.
In recent years, we began to realize the enormous diversity of virus-host interactions and the sophistication of antiviral strategies. Metagenomics and high-throughput sequencing have propelled our search for new viruses. The discovery of giant viruses with complex genomes and metabolic capabilities is currently challenging our view of the tree of life.
While many viruses are detrimental for the given host, the features of the viral life cycle can often be repurposed for applications in biotechnology and medicine. For example, viral vectors are frequently utilized to deliver DNA in gene therapy or genetic engineering approaches. Viruses infecting pathogenic bacteria have therapeutic potential.
This approach, termed phage therapy, constitutes an alternative to antibiotics treatment for multi-drug resistant bacterial infections in a hospital environment.
Information on participating / attending:
Participation is free but registration is required!
Deadline for the registration is May 2nd, 2018
Please register online at:
www.synmikro.de
Date:
05/15/2018 09:00 - 05/15/2018 17:30
Registration deadline:
05/02/2018
Event venue:
Cineplex, Biegenstraße 8
35037 Marburg
Hessen
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
transregional, national
Subject areas:
Biology
Types of events:
Conference / symposium / (annual) conference
Entry:
03/29/2018
Sender/author:
Dr. Gabriele Neumann
Department:
Stabsstelle Hochschulkommunikation
Event is free:
yes
Language of the text:
German
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event60131
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