- 2015
- Press releases - 20.02.2015
Influenza: more than two million French affect
According to the weekly bulletin of the Sentinelles network, the incidence of influenza crossed the epidemic threshold last week
- What's on? - 20.02.2015
Influenza: more than two million French affect
According to the weekly bulletin of the Sentinelles network, the incidence of influenza is close to its peak. In 5 weeks, 2 044 000 persons had consulted their doctor. The rates of incidence has been estimated that 231 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. A figure that exceeds the epidemic threshold (179 cases per 100,000 inhabitants). At regional […]
- News in brief - 20.02.2015
Diabetes: fasting in the wrong place at the wrong time
During fasting, in order to cope with nutrient depletion, cells break down their own constituents, a process known as autophagy. Roméo Ricci’s team at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology (CNRS/Inserm/University of Strasbourg) has shown that, during fasting, the pancreatic beta cells, which are responsible for insulin secretion, do not compensate for […]
- Press releases - 18.02.2015
Severe asthma: gallopamil confirmed as a therapeutic approach
A team of Inserm researchers from the Cardio-Thoracic Research Centre of Bordeaux has demonstrated the clinical efficacy of gallopamil in 31 patients with severe asthma.
- Press releases - 17.02.2015
FameLab: the scientific communication competition returns to France !
For the second consecutive year, FameLab, the international scientific communication competition organised by the British Council and its partners, is coming back to France !
- What's on? - 17.02.2015
FameLab: the scientific communication competition returns to France !
For the second consecutive year, FameLab, the international scientific communication competition organised by the British Council and its partners, is coming back to France !Who is this competition for?Whether you are a young researcher, student or teacher of science, FameLab invites you to present your chosen subject for three minutes to a panel of professionals […]
- Press releases - 16.02.2015
Foetal growth restriction (FGR): assessment and impact of screening
An observational study carried out in France by Jennifer Zeitlin and her team, on over 14,000 women, shows that only 21% of infants with foetal growth restriction (FGR) had been suspected of having FGR during pregnancy.
- Press releases - 13.02.2015
Immune cells commit suicide to prevent allergy
Scientists from the CNRS, INSERM and Université de Limoges have demonstrated that the production of type E immunoglobulins (IgE) by B lymphocytes induces a loss in their mobility and the initiation of cell death mechanisms.
- Press releases - 11.02.2015
Tous Chercheurs: Experiencing science in order to better understand their disease
The ‘Tous Chercheurs’ association arranges an average of seven practical training courses in biology per year, each one lasting three days, for people affected by chronic diseases
- Press releases - 10.02.2015
Choc Santé (Health Shock): Inserm is releasing a collection of books for the general public.
In partnership with Muscadier publishing house, Inserm is creating a series of books to inform the public about health matters.