
How Helicobacter pylori survives stomach acidity
In a study published by Plos Pathogens, researchers at the Institut Pasteur, in collaboration with the Institut Armand-Frappier (Canada), identified a new nickel transporter in the gastric pathogenic bacteria Helicobacter pylori, allowing it to survive the acidity of the stomach and thus multiply and cause illness there. The bacterium Helicobacter pylori colonizes the stomach of half of the world's ...

Institut Pasteur 2015-2016 PhD graduation ceremony
On Friday December 16, at 3pm, the Institut Pasteur will be hosting a graduation ceremony for students who have completed their PhD thesis on campus. The PhD degrees will be awarded by their respective universities. This ceremony is for PhD students who defended their PhD in the 2015-2016 academic year. It will be held in the CIS auditorium and will be attended by Institut Pasteur President Christian ...

Photo library
The Institut Pasteur online photo library has been given a makeover, with a more user-friendly interface and brand new sections. Check it out for yourself! The photo library is the visual showcase for the Institut Pasteur, providing an illustrated account of the scientific research carried out in the labs, the history of the Institut Pasteur and its network, and the day-to-day activities. The usability ...

News - December 9, 2016
Focus on: Call for proposals Grand Challenges Africa The Development Department / SPPI is very pleased to announce the launch of the call for proposals Grand Challenges Africa. This call was launched on November 17, 2016 by the African Academy of Sciences in collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Institut Pasteur. The aim of this first call for proposals Grand ...