
The first "3D" metagenomics experiment on a complex natural microbiome
For the first time, a three-dimensional metagenomics experiment has been carried out on a mouse intestinal microbiota sample. This method quantifies and exploits 3D physical contacts between DNA molecules present in a mix of species, to infer their proximity. It is then possible to analyze interactions between bacterial and phage genomes. The study carried out on this complex natural environment highlights ...

Upcoming Scientific Council lecture on March 16
Each month, the Institut Pasteur Scientific Council organizes a lecture by a scientist on campus. This regular event, open to all, is an opportunity to find out how research and knowledge are progressing in a specific field. It is also a way of establishing links between research issues and the broad scientific topics that are explored during the events. These unique lectures are aimed at the entire ...

Take part in the 4th National Day run by the Pharmacology and Clinical Research Think Tank for Innovation and Health Technology
The Institut Pasteur is currently concluding a partnership agreement with the Pharmacology and Clinical Research Think Tank for Therapeutic Innovation and Evaluation of Health Technology (known as the Giens Workshops), which organizes two annual events with key academic and private players in clinical research. This partnership will give the Institut Pasteur a say in the topics discussed and the experts ...

Introduction of the new campus access control system and distribution of badges
As part of the security master plan that is currently being rolled out on campus by the Technical Resources and Environment Department, a new computerized access control system will soon be introduced for the entire Paris campus. The work involved in installing this system will run from March 27 to August 31, 2017. Existing badge readers will be replaced by new ones. New badge readers will also be ...

News - March 10, 2017
Focus on: A grant program to enable you to attend the IAS 2017 Conference Submit your application for funding to the "Paris 2017 – All united against HIV" partners' program, a grant program designed to enable French-speaking scientists to attend the IAS 2017 Conference (July 23-26, Paris). This program is open to all scientists, regardless of whether they have submitted ...