NewsWhooping cough: elucidation of a critical stage in the action of the CyaA toxin
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur are investigating CyaA, one of the major toxins of Bordetella pertussis. This bacterium is responsible for whooping cough, a disease that is currently on the rise. Acylation is a biochemical reaction in which an acyl chain is added to a molecule. It was already known that the CyaA protein was acylated in Bordetella pertussis. The scientists used a combination of ...
Scientific eventsA closer look at your daily scientific activities – "Scientific events": September 6, 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 September 6, 2019 Consult the archives
TributeSave the date: "Agnes Ullmann, a leading figure in molecular biology" – November 27, 2019
Agnes Ullmann, a Professor at the Institut Pasteur and Research Director at the CNRS, passed away on February 25, 2019 at the age of 92. The Institut Pasteur will be paying tribute to the memory of this outstanding woman, a world-renowned scientist known for her work in the field of molecular biology, with a conference on November 27 in the Émile Duclaux lecture hall. Nearly 30 speakers from France ...
ITDiscussions on information security on September 10 and 17
Reminder: The information systems security team would like to invite you to come and discuss the topic of information security at the Institut Pasteur. How should we store and share our data securely? What is the best way to manage passwords? How can we avoid phishing attacks? How should we react to a security incident? Is it really a good idea to connect the USB stick I found lying in the street to ...
Life outside the labSports clubs start up again with the Institut Pasteur sports club
The Institut Pasteur sports club is gearing up for the start of the new academic year. Its activities have started on Friday September 13, 2019. This year, the club is running more than 22 activities, which are open to all those working on campus (Institut Pasteur staff, OREX, interns, students, etc.), with no minimum service period. Come along to see what's available and try the activities for yourself ...