An team of researchers has identified active substances against the new coronavirus. Two of the 37 compounds identified are currently being tested in preclinical studies. In addition, the scientists discovered a new binding site on the virus to which drugs could "dock".
The German Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology honored Cramer with the Otto Warburg Medal, Christian Drosten receives the Eduard Buchner Award. At the virtual event on March 26, both researchers presented their latest results from corona research.
The BioDiversum will provide a habitat for endangered animal and plant species. Today, earthworks for the pond began, the biotope’s central measure. With this project the institute wants to contribute its share to stopping the massive loss of biodiversity.
Alpacas have special antibodies which can be reduced to nanobodies. They have the potential to replace the most-used antibodies and drastically reduce animal numbers in antibody production.
The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, the GWDG, and our institute form the Max Planck Campus Göttingen. Here, employees and guests find various offers such as child care, a canteen, and a library.
