NewsQuiescent cells also mutate!
For almost a hundred years, geneticists have believed that the more a cell divides the more mutations it acquires. However, research by scientists at the Institut Pasteur shows that quiescent cells, which do not divide, also acquire a particular type of mutation – deletions (mutations through loss of nucleobases). Find out more
InternationalA platform in Madagascar for Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax infection in Anopheles
This unique platform in Madagascar will address the analysis of the vectorial competence of populations of Anopheles vectors of malaria. Located in the northwestern part of the island, an area of medium to high prevalence of malaria, the platform runs from November to May. Find out more (in French)
FundraisingA new fundraising initiative: "Merci pour eux®" bags in pharmacies
The "Merci pour eux®" ("Thanks on their behalf") project has been set up to raise funds by encouraging people to buy reusable bags in pharmacies. The proceeds go to five foundations, including the Institut Pasteur. For the past few months, pharmacists have been selling reusable plastic bags and durable shopping bags in aid of five major foundations involved in medical research ...
FundingNews - February 2, 2018
Focus on: 2018 call for applications – "Major advances in French biology research presented by their authors" The French Academy of Sciences will be selecting six young researchers/first authors who have contributed to major advances in biology in France in 2017 or 2018 and inviting them to come with their research director to present their research results in the Grande Salle des Séances ...