The unseen world of microbes and immunity
Microbes are essential for maintaining life on Earth. They comprise more than 50 per cent of the life forms on our planet, yet only around 1 per cent have been identified and studied. Infectious microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, can attack our bodies and we rely on our immune system to protect us. Thus the relationship between microbes and immune cells is critical for our survival.
We have internationally recognised researchers in the fields of microbiology, immunology, virology and parasitology.
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27 Nov 2024
Young scientist award for immunology researcher
Otago School of Biomedical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Nils Birkholz has bee...
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14 Nov 2024
Study identifies "Achilles heel" of drug-resistant pathogens
A University of Otago-led study has found highly vulnerable weakness in drug-res...
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12 Nov 2024
Otago scientist awarded fellowship for ‘superbugs’ research
A passion for future-focused phage therapy research has resulted in Otago’s Dr L...
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30 Oct 2024
Innovation and teamwork key to award
A combination of innovation and teamwork has earned the Department of Microbiolo...
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15 Oct 2024
Study busts myths about cause of gout
A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics i...
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11 Oct 2024
Early Career Research Awardees making an impact
Though each of them has a very different area of expertise, the winners of the 2...