MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research

Recent News

• 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.
• 08 Oct

  Research Reveals the Hidden Role of RNA Binding in TRIM25’s Antiviral Activity

  Researchers at CVR and EMBL have discovered that TRIM25's RNA binding is essential for its antiviral function, providing key insights into immune defense and opening new avenues for developing antiviral therapies.
• 01 Oct

  Pondeville & Shagari receive £300k to investigate mosquito populations in Kenya

  The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research's Dr Emilie Pondeville and co-Principal Investigator Dr Shehu Shagari Awandu have been awarded a Medical Research Funding grant of over £300,000 to investigate mosquito populations in Kenya.