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Children at the laboratory on Future Day

Future Day 2026 at TWINCORE

Eleven pupils gain an insight into infection research

Kidney cells infected with HEV are marked with a green fluorescent dye. Uninfected cells are stained blue.

Virus on the loose

Research team from Bochum and Hannover shows that the hepatitis E virus also attacks organs other than the liver

Hand disinfection ©RUB

Hard to break down

Hepatitis E virus defies alcohol-based hand disinfectants. Joint press release by TWINCORE, Hannover Medical School and Ruhr University Bochum

Common disinfectants reliably kill Chikungunya viruses

New treatment approach for hepatitis E infections in pregnant women

WHO handrub formulations are effective against emerging viruses