CORONAVIRUSInnate immunity and fusion of cells infected with SARS-CoV-2
Innate immunity is the fastest-acting component of the immune system, but so far little is known about its role during infection with SARS-CoV-2. A few hours after an infection, the body emits an alarm signal, interferon, enabling cells that have not yet been infected to produce antiviral proteins. This phenomenon occurs well before the production of neutralizing antibodies. Scientists from the Institut ...
PressAIDS: Furthering Knowledge of Natural HIV Infection Control Mechanisms
A further step has just been taken in understanding the mechanisms that allow some individuals to control HIV infection without treatment. A research team led by Dr. Asier Sáez-Cirión (Institut Pasteur) and Dr. Bruno Vaslin (IDMIT, CEA-Inserm-Université Paris Saclay) observed for the first time that the antiviral activity of CD8+ T cells of "controller" macaques infected with the simian immunodeficiency ...
PasteurdonThe campaign to defend research continues!
From October 7 to 11, during this year's Pasteurdon campaign, the Institut Pasteur once again flew the flag for research and for those who best embody it – the scientists who lead the battle day in, day out. The "Let's defend research together" film, broadcast on television channels throughout Pasteurdon weekend and featuring a pair of scientists who have lent their faces to the Pasteurdon appeal ...
Scientific eventsA closer look at your daily scientific activities – "Scientific events": October 16, 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 October 16, 2020 Consult the archives
Human resourcesNew provident insurance/healthcare management company from January 1, 2021
From January 1, 2021, the company Verspieren will become the new manager of the Institut Pasteur's provident insurance/healthcare contract, taking over from the company Vivinter. This new partner was chosen to optimize the management of the contract for Institut Pasteur staff and to improve the quality of the platform. Key points In November/December, emails will be sent out to enable the new platform ...
