Scientific Discoveries
Our center, specializing in fundamental and applied research in the field of microbiology and virology.
We invite you to explore our achievements and learn about our mission — to promote scientific progress, sustainable agricultural development, environmental protection, and the strengthening of biological security.
History of Scientific Discoveries
LLP "Scientific and Production Center of Microbiology and Virology" traces its history to January 30, 1956, when the Institute of Microbiology and Virology was founded on the basis of the Microbiology Sector of the Institute of Botany of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR (Resolution of the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR No. 13).
Since its foundation, the Center has evolved from a scientific institution of an academic profile into a leading Kazakhstani organization combining fundamental and applied research with its own production of biotechnological products.
Main research areas
- 1. Conducting chemical, microbiological examination of samples of water, soil, agricultural products
- 2. Diagnosis of viral animal diseases
- 3. Development of preparations, test systems, diagnostic agents
Laboratories
Research Directions
- Conducting continuous monitoring of ARVI and influenza circulating in the populations of humans and mammals in various regions of Kazakhstan
- Study of molecular-genetic variability of ARVI and influenza pathogens
- Study of respiratory virus resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs
- Development of test systems for diagnosing influenza infection in humans and animals
Research Directions
- Development of test systems for diagnosing viral infections using enzyme immunoassay and PCR diagnostics;
- Molecular and phylogenetic analysis, genetic mapping of viruses;
- Study of mechanisms of blocking viral infection and development of new antiviral drugs;
- Study of biodiversity, distribution and ecology of viruses in various water bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Isolation of lytic bacteriophages, study of their properties and creation of new antibacterial drugs based on them.
Research Directions
- Development of functional fermented milk drinks with antifungal and antibacterial effects based on whey and various types of milk
- Development of domestic probiotic preparations that increase the resistance and productivity of valuable fish species in aquaculture.
- Development of biopreparations based on highly active cultures of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts to improve the quality and microbiological safety of bakery products, including functional and specialized purposes.
- Development of a microbiological method for comprehensive utilization of cellulose-containing plant waste for the food, feed and pharmaceutical industries using higher fungi
- Development of a biopreparation based on endophytic microorganisms to increase plant resistance to drought and salinity.
Research Directions
- Collection of field material from a wide range of biological species in various natural biocoenoses of the Republic of Kazakhstan to characterize the molecular ecology and evolution of vertebrate viruses;
- Identification and isolation of viruses of various families, including new to science;
- Detection of uncultivable and difficult-to-diagnose viral pathogens, including those with unknown genomes using high-throughput sequencing and viromic technologies;
- Study of the role of viruses in infectious pathology of animals and humans, as well as development of drugs for molecular diagnostics of pathogens;
- Study of ecology and evolution of ortho- and paramyxoviruses of wild, domestic birds, mammals;
- Monitoring studies of viral metapopulations of Caspian seals;
- Study of general and infectious pathology of the Caspian seal.
- Maintenance, replenishment and study of the collection of Kazakh isolates of ortho- and paramyxoviruses
Research Directions
- Development of a new dosage form of the drug "Roseofungin-AS" for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis
Research Directions
- Creation and study of complex microbial preparations based on lactic acid, propionic acid and bifidobacteria using prebiotics and extracts of medicinal plants.
- Search and study of new dosage forms of biopreparations.
- Development of new microbial preparations for veterinary, medicine, agriculture and food industry.
- Development of technology and organization of pilot-industrial production of microbial preparations developed at the institute.
Research Directions
- Development of methods for microbiological purification of natural, wastewater from oil pollutants;
- Research on biocorrosion of metals and metal structures;
- Development of microbial preparations to increase soil fertility; environmental protection and increasing the productivity of agricultural crops;
- Development of comprehensive environmental measures for the restoration of degraded and anthropogenically disturbed soils and waters;
- Microbiological monitoring of the state of natural environments;
- Identification and diagnosis of pathogens of agricultural crops;
- Screening of microorganisms and their metabolites effective against phytopathogens and insects;
- Study of the mechanism of action of microorganisms against phytopathogens affecting agricultural crops;
- Determination of phytotoxicity of microorganisms and their metabolites in relation to agricultural crops;
- Creation of new microbial biopreparations for the protection of agricultural plants.
Research Directions
- 8.1 Genetic identification and molecular diagnostics
- 8.2 Genomics of microorganisms and eukaryotes
- 8.3 Metagenomics and microbiome studies
- 8.4 Microbiology and antibiotic resistance
- 8.5 Analytical chemistry of biologically active compounds
Research Directions
- Development of new methods, materials and equipment for chromatographic analysis;
- Analysis of environmental objects, industrial samples, petroleum products, food products, biological materials, medicinal preparations and others;
- Development of analytical methods for determining organic compounds in various matrices by gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, IR spectrometry.
- Planning and analytical control during scientific experiments;
- Training in modern analysis methods.
