by Sabrina | Mar 17, 2022 | G4 Labs
Virus-Cell Interactions Viruses have acquired over time the ability to exploit essential cellular functions to enter and replicate in susceptible cells. Viral entry is a fundamental stage of the infective cycle as it is a major determinant of cell tropism, host range,...
by Sabrina | Mar 17, 2022 | G4 Labs
Apicomplexan Biology We focus on the study of a group of parasites, causative agents of both human and veterinary disease, collectively known as Apicomplexa. We aim to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying these parasites’s ability to multipy and disseminate....
by Sabrina | Mar 17, 2022 | CiVE, G4 Labs
Microbial Genomics The Microbial Genomics Laboratory is focused on the study of the microbial world (mainly bacteria), given the relevance of microorganisms for both human and livestock health. To achieve this we use genomics, metagenomics, bioinformatics and...
by Sabrina | Mar 11, 2022 | CiVE, G4 Labs
Experimental Evolution of Viruses Epidemics caused by viruses cause millions of infections each year, putting thousands of lives at risk. The development of treatments frequently fails due to the great capacity of these pathogens to evade the immune response, in part...