MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research

Recent News

• 12 Dec

  New research finds the ‘Clark Kent’ of cells, secretly fighting to protect us fr

  From hard-working newspaper reporter to world-saving superhero, Clark Kent makes the transition to Superman in just a few seconds. Now, scientists have discovered that human cells are home to their own hidden superheroes, secretly helping us to fight off a range of viruses.
• 12 Dec

  Horses can be infected with H5N1, with viral infections occurring unnoticed

  A new study has shown that horses have been infected with H5N1 – avian flu – in Asia and that infections have been occurring in horses undetected
• 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.