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What is the primary focus of research at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute?
What is the primary focus of research at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute?
- Developing vaccines for human viruses
- Investigating animal diseases at the highest biosecurity level (correct)
- Studying the impact of climate change on island ecosystems
- Exploring the effects of globalization on animal habitats
Why are the laboratories and animal sheds at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute sealed?
Why are the laboratories and animal sheds at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute sealed?
- To protect the researchers from extreme weather conditions
- To maintain a controlled climate for the animals
- To prevent deadly germs from escaping (correct)
- To ensure the animals do not escape
What are some factors driving the advance of diseases, according to the text?
What are some factors driving the advance of diseases, according to the text?
- Genetic mutations and natural selection
- Climate change and globalization (correct)
- Industrialization and urbanization
- Deforestation and pollution
What is the unique aspect of the Friedrich Loeffler Institute in Europe?
What is the unique aspect of the Friedrich Loeffler Institute in Europe?
Where is Riems located?
Where is Riems located?
What is the name of the oldest virological research institute in the world located on Riems?
What is the name of the oldest virological research institute in the world located on Riems?
How many facilities worldwide conduct research on large animals at the highest level of biosecurity?
How many facilities worldwide conduct research on large animals at the highest level of biosecurity?
What are some of the factors driving the advance of diseases mentioned in the text?
What are some of the factors driving the advance of diseases mentioned in the text?
What is the aim of researchers working at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute under the highest biosafety conditions, BSL-4?
What is the aim of researchers working at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute under the highest biosafety conditions, BSL-4?
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