CORONAVIRUSCovid-19: impacts of the pandemic on the human microbiome
The Covid-19 epidemic has had great impact on people’s lives across the world. The disease, physical distancing and lockdown measures have had multiple effects on health. One less-studied effect is the consequence on the microbiome. A group of prominent microbiome researchers in biomedical and social science, coordinated by Brett Finlay (University of British Columbia) and Tamara Giles-Vernick (Institut ...
NewsCandida infections: the role of the Rme1 protein in the formation of chlamydospores
Candida albicans is a yeast that naturally resides in the human intestinal tract, but which can prove to be a formidable pathogen in the event of a drop in the host's immune defences, responsible for superficial or generalised ailments, sometimes fatal. A research group including researchers from the Institut Pasteur has studied the morphological mechanisms facilitating infection by C. albicans. Find ...
Scientific eventsA closer look at your daily scientific activities – 'Scientific events': January 29, 2021 edition
The Scientific Secretariat General compiles information on the week’s conferences and publications, patents, funding opportunities, job vacancies, training and events that you may find useful for your career... If you have any questions, please contact: scilife@pasteur.fr Download the PDF of the "Scientific events" edition from January 29, 2021 Accéder aux archives
ResearchCall for applications for the Institut Pasteur's 2021 Georges, Jacques & Elias Canetti and René & Andrée Duquesne Awards
The Institut Pasteur is launching a call for applications for the Georges, Jacques & Elias Canetti and René & Andrée Duquesne Awards. These prizes will go to permanent scientists on campus (Institut Pasteur and Orex) for the excellence of their research. Applications from eligible candidates will be submitted to the Scientific Council, which will select the winners. Download the nomination ...