- 2014
- Press releases - 21.10.2014
Ebola virus: update on research in France
The Ebola epidemic is continuing to spread, particularly in West Africa. According to the latest report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) dated 17 October, 9,216 cases of Ebola have been recorded and 4,555 people have died of the virus.
With the current situation of the Ebola epidemic, it quickly became necessary for French research to be mobilised rapidly. - Press releases - 21.10.2014
The children from the Elfe cohort turn three and a half : first results from the first interviews
The Elfe1 children are now three and a half years old , and a new survey was launched on 21 October to gather more detailed information about early childhood. This survey was conducted for the first time by telephone and through home visits with the families. The success of this new stage comes from the investment made by all of the families who believe in the value of this research, which will continue until their child turns 20 years old. Led by INED and INSERM, and in partnership with EFS, this study requires many stages starting from data collection up until the researchers publish the results. Some of this data has just been published in the three fields of health, environment and social sciences.
- News in brief - 16.10.2014
The pill might reduce the risk of thyroid cancer in women
Until the 2000s, the only established risk factor for thyroid cancer was exposure to moderate or high doses of ionising radiation during childhood or early adulthood. In order to better understand all the other factors that may be involved in thyroid cancer risk, a case-control study was conducted in eastern France. The study included 805 […]
- Press releases - 14.10.2014
Human papillomavirus linked to auto-immune disease
Erosive oral lichen planus (OLP) is an auto-immune disease affecting skin and mucous membranes which results in an abnormal immune response against mucocutaneous cells.
- Press releases - 14.10.2014
Key step in allergic reactions revealed
By studying the mode of action of the interleukin-33 protein, an alarmin for white blood cells, a team at the Institut de Pharmacologie et de Biologie Structurale (IPBS – CNRS/Université Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier) has been able to evidence truncated forms of the protein that act as potent activators of the cells responsible for triggering allergic reactions.
- Press releases - 13.10.2014
Inserm launches Labo des Métiers (Career Lab): 3D immersion to discover careers in research
Inserm is launching the virtual Career Lab, in partnership with Sisso. This interactive tool, which is highly innovative and fun to use, is aimed at making young people aged 14-25 years aware of all the pieces that make up the great mosaic of scientific research.
- Press releases - 13.10.2014
Repeated episodes of depression: what are the effects on the brain?
Depression is not an ordinary case of the blues—it causes lasting changes to the intellectual functions unless it is managed. According to the results of a study carried out by Philip Gorwood (Inserm Unit 894, “Psychiatry and Neurosciences Center”, Mental and Brain illness Clinic – CMME, Saint Anne’s Hospital, Paris), people who have already experienced two or more depressive episodes perform routine cognitive tasks that require attention, concentration and speed abnormally slowly. These results, published in the journal European Neuropsychopharmacology, appear to confirm that depression may be a “neurotoxic” illness. Preventing recurrences is therefore clearly essential.
- Press releases - 13.10.2014
Inserm receives an honorable mention for the ‘Digital PR Award’ in the ‘Online Newsroom’ category for its press room
At a ceremony in New York, held on 10 October 2014, Inserm received one the five honorable mentions of the ‘Digital PR award’ for its bilingual online press room, presse.inserm.fr, in the best ‘Online Newsroom’ category.
- Press releases - 10.10.2014
October 12th 2014: World Arthritis Day
World Arthritis Day, which is held on 12 October every year, is aimed at raising awareness among the general public, health professions and public authorities, about the size of the burden generated by this disease.
- What's on? - 10.10.2014
October 12th 2014: World Arthritis Day
World Arthritis Day, which is held on 12 October every year, is aimed at raising awareness among the general public, health professions and public authorities, about the size of the burden generated by this disease. A leading cause of disability in the over 40s, rheumatic diseases are, for the most part, chronic inflammatory disorders. Collectively […]