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Establishment and a comparative transcriptomic analysis of a male-specific cell line from the African malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae

Cell lines allow studying various biological processes that may not be easily tractable in whole organisms. Here, we have established the first male-specific cell line from the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae. The cells, named AgMM and derived from the sex-sorted…

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Characterization of the O/ME-SA/Ind-2001d foot-and-mouth disease virus epidemic recorded in the Maghreb during 2014-2015

The O/ME-SA/Ind-2001d has been the main foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) lineage responsible for FMD epidemics outside the Indian subcontinent from 2013 to 2017. In 2014, outbreaks caused by this FMDV lineage were reported in Maghreb, where it was initially detected in…

Pirbright awarded a BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account

Pirbright has been awarded £100,000 to support innovative research and promote knowledge exchange. This funding was given by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in its Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) which aims to support early-stage translation of UK research to have real…

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COVID-19 booster vaccinations help the immune system fight SARS-CoV-2

Pirbright research shows that immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, decreases over time after vaccination, but that booster vaccinations can help restore immunity and help the immune system recognise new variants of the virus, including Omicron. Vaccination…

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COVID-19 booster vaccinations help the immune system fight SARS-CoV-2

Pirbright research shows that immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, decreases over time after vaccination, but that booster vaccinations can help restore immunity and help the immune system recognise new variants of the virus, including Omicron. Vaccination…

Pirbright wows visitors with Disease Detectives at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2022

Pirbright was one of just 16 exhibits selected to attend the prestigious Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2022 which showcased cutting-edge science for people of all ages. Pirbright’s exhibit, titled ‘Disease Detectives’ explained what scientists and detectives have…

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Join us as a Trustee Director

The Institute is partnering with Nurole, the leading board-level hiring platform, to find two new Trustee Directors to join its Board. One will be a high-achieving bio-scientist, ideally in the fields of virology or immunology, and who will be a leader in their discipline…

Pirbright is buzzing with insectary facilities

Pirbright’s insectary facilities are among the best in the world. They allow us to research vector-borne viral diseases, including those spread by midges, mosquitoes, and flies. Vector-borne viral diseases such as Rift Valley fever virus and bluetongue virus have devastating…

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Pirbright helps tackle avian flu with other UK experts

Pirbright researchers are set to join forces with some of the UK’s top experts in avian influenza in a new research consortium dedicated to tackling bird flu. This consortium has received £1.5 million from the Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the…

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Pirbright apprentice achievement rewarded

Last week Pirbright celebrated the success of two of our apprentices, Lucy Drudge and Alex Reeves, both of whom completed their apprenticeship programme earlier this year and have gone on to secure positions at the Institute. Lucy is currently working in the Grants Office…