
Chaos in ageing skeletal muscle stem cells
Faithful to the Pasteurian mission that aims to tackle human public health issues, the Institut Pasteur is involved in research on ageing. Seeking understand the decline in function of tissues in organisms, researchers from the Stem Cells and Development unit at Institut Pasteur made a discovery on the still unknown mechanisms of the epigenetic clock in stem cells. Epigenetic modifications have been ...

A closer look at your daily scientific activities – "Scientific events": November 22, 2019 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 November 22, 2019 Consult the archives

Eighth edition of the Sanofi-Institut Pasteur Awards on December 12
Eighth edition of the Sanofi-Institut Pasteur Awards on December 12This year, instead of the usual three laureates, four scientists will be recognized for their work at the ceremony on Thursday December 12 in the CIS auditorium from 5 to 7pm. The winners of this eighth edition will present their innovative research in the following fields: Immunology Microbiology and infection One laureate will receive ...

Focus on the role of the Delegate for Safety and Security
Organizational Note No. 108 specifying the duties of the Delegate for Safety and Security has just been published. The Delegate for Safety and Security is appointed by the President of the Institut Pasteur to oversee the application of inter-ministerial regulations governing security and the protection of the Institut Pasteur's scientific and technical heritage. The Delegate for Safety and Security's ...

Limited edition products featuring urban artist SUN 7's artwork soon available to purchase on campus
As part of the 13th edition of Pasteurdon which took place in October, the Institut Pasteur commissioned 13 urban artists and gave them carte blanche to customize one of the key items in any scientist's wardrobe: the inimitable lab coat. The creative efforts of these artists were showcased in a fashion parade, with several Institut Pasteur scientists taking to the catwalk, each sporting a unique graffitied ...