When ancient viruses speak: the HERVCOV project story (Podcast episode 1)

Описание: In this introductory episode of the HERVCOV podcast, we explore the fascinating world of human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) and their unexpected connection to COVID-19 and Long-COVID. Discover how ancient viral fragments hidden in our DNA can influence modern immune responses, the origins of the HERVCOV project, its European collaborators, and its mission to identify biomarkers for personalized treatments. A journey into genomics, cutting-edge research, and the impact of viruses both past and present.


Episode Credits
Host & Narration
Giorgia Burzachechi - Journalist and head of communication and Work Package leader for the communication of the MSCA Night projects for Frascato Scienza.
Edoardo Pizzioli - Engineer in CIRI and is now focusing on Immunovirology of SARS-CoV-2.
Script & Content
Giorgia Burzachechi - Journalist and head of communication and Work Package leader for the communication of the MSCA Night projects for Frascato Scienza.
Branka Horvat - Coordinator of HERVCOV project, is INSERM Research Director and Team leader in CIRI
Matteo Martini – President of the association Frascati Scienza and professor of experimental physics at Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi of Rome.
Edoardo Pizzioli - PhD student in CIRI and is now focusing on Immunovirology of SARS-CoV-2.
Communication & Outreach
Frascati Scienza – Dissemination and Outreach Activities
Production & Coordination
Econnection – Audio Production and Post-Production
Funding & Organizational Support
European Commission – Horizon Europe, Grant Agreement 101057302
HERVCOV Project Partners:
Inserm Transfert & Geneuro Innovation, France
Ethniko Kai Kapodistriako Panepistimio Athinon, Greece
Rome Tor Vergata University & Frascati Scienza, Italy
Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud & Agencia Aragonesa para la Investigación y el Desarrollo, Spain
Klinicki Bolnicki Centar Rijeka, Croatia