NewsViral sequence integrated in mosquito genome controls infection by related virus
A new endogenous viral element (EVE) has been identified in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This EVE is almost identical to a contemporaneous strain of cell-fusing agent virus (CFAV), a widespread insect-specific virus found in Ae. aegypti populations. Researchers experimentally demonstrated that this EVE controls CFAV replication in the mosquito’s ovaries. This discovery supports the idea that EVEs constitute ...
Scientific eventsA closer look at your daily scientific activities – "Scientific events": July 31, 2020 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 July 31, 2020 Consult the archives
ResearchInstitut Pasteur becomes a member of EIT Health
In June 2020, the Institut Pasteur joined EIT Health as a Network Partner. It is now one of 40 major French partners in the field of innovation for health. A closer look at EIT Health The EIT Health consortium is funded by the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT), which launched it in 2015 as a Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC) in the area of health and aging. It serves ...
CORONAVIRUSCOVID-19 – Useful information: new distribution site for masks, installation of Hygiabox units
New distribution site for masks as of Monday, August 31 Please note that starting on Monday, August 31 the distribution of masks will take place in the room CFG 28-01-01E in the François Jacob Center. The hours of operation remain the same: 9:30-11am Organization of seminars and thesis defenses from September 2020 To facilitate the organization of activities in your unit or department, I would ...
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The Institut Pasteur newsletter team wishes you all a great summer! We look forward to seeing you again on September 4.