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Recent News

  • 22 Oct

    Large-scale study on Long Covid highlights urgent need for investment

    New study in BMJ Global Health reveals the key Long Covid characteristics affecting populations worldwide. 6-12 months after hospital discharge, 70% of study participants were affected by Long Covid in high-income countries, and 42% in low and middle-income countries.
  • 16 Oct

    CVR Receives UKRI Funding to Tackle Viral Threats and Enhance Preparedness

    The CVR has received funding from UKRI as part of its work to tackle infections. The "One Health Computational Network" (OHCN), will be established as an interdisciplinary project focused on predicting, detecting, and preventing viral diseases that threaten humans, animals, and plants.
  • 14 Oct

    New Research Sheds Light on the Complex Evolution of RL11 Genes in CMV

    Scientists at the CVR have unraveled the evolutionary history of the RL11 gene family in cytomegaloviruses (CMVs). Using bioinformatics and phylogenetic tools, they discovered RL11 genes are exclusive to CMVs in Old World monkeys and great apes, providing insights into virus-host coevolution and immune evasion.
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Find out more about the prize we have been awarded in recognition of our efforts and contributions towards excellence, innovation and public benefit in virus research.