- 2014
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Press releases - 19.12.2014
Blood group O associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Is there a relationship between blood group and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes? This is the question studied by Guy Fagherazzi and his collaborators from Joint Research Unit 1018, “Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health” (Inserm/University Paris-Sud) at Gustave Roussy Institute.
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What's on? - 19.12.2014
Gastroenteritis for holiday season
In metropolitan France last week, the incidence rate for cases of acute diarrhoea seen in general practice was estimated at 253 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, i.e. 160,000 new cases, higher than the previous week, and just below the epidemic threshold (269 cases per 100,000 inhabitants). At regional level, the highest rates of incidence were found […]
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Press releases - 17.12.2014
A mechanism for eliminating proteins accidentally localised to the cell nucleus
An international collaboration coordinated by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) (University of Heidelberg), including French researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes (IGDR) (CNRS/University of Rennes 1) under the leadership of Gwenaël Rabut, Inserm Researcher, and teams from Sweden and Canada, has just demonstrated a new molecular mechanism that may allow cells to destroy proteins accidentally localised to the nucleus.
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Press releases - 15.12.2014
Valérie Mazeau-Woynar appointed Director of the Department of Partnerships and External Relations (DPRE) at Inserm
Valérie Mazeau-Woynar succeeds Claire Giry at the head of Inserm’s Department of Partnerships and External Relations (DPRE). In this role, she will contribute to the implementation of Inserm’s institutional partnerships at regional, national, European and international level, at the behest of Directorate General, and in coordination with the Thematic Institutes.
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Press releases - 12.12.2014
Improved understanding of the diabetic process via the Rfx6 gene
For the first time, the team led by Gérard Gradwohl, an Inserm Research Director at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology, Illkirch (IGBMC/Inserm-CNRS-University of Strasbourg), has shown that the Rfx6 gene is essential for the functioning of the cells that produce insulin, the pancreatic beta cells.
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Press releases - 08.12.2014
Ebola Virus: Detailed notice for the clinical trial being launched in Guinea
The pilot clinical trial conducted by Inserm is aimed at testing the efficacy of favipiravir in reducing mortality in individuals infected by Ebola virus in Guinea.
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What's on? - 08.12.2014
Ebola Virus: Detailed notice for the clinical trial being launched in Guinea
In Guinea, the epidemic caused by Ebola infection is still in the active phase nearly one year after it began. It is essential that measures for surveillance, control and management be accompanied by study of innovative therapies in order to reduce mortality. Potentially useful drugs include favipiravir (T-705), an antiviral drug already tested against influenza […]
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Press releases - 28.11.2014
Action on malaria: 16 new mosquito genomes sequenced
The complete genomes of 16 anopheline mosquito species from the five continents have just been sequenced. Ten years of research have enabled an international consortium, coordinated by the University of Michigan and University of Notre Dame (United States) and including researchers from the French Institute for Development Research (IRD) and Inserm, to publish in the 27 November 2014 issue of the journal Science the DNA sequence for these mosquitoes, which are vectors of malaria.
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What's on? - 27.11.2014
Monday 1st December: World AIDS Day
The human immunodeficiency virus, named HIV, is a sexually transmitted disease that targets the immune system and weakens body’s systems that detect and defend against infection and certain types of cancer (source: World Health Organisation). AIDS is the abbreviated term for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. With more […]
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Press releases - 27.11.2014
Physical activity and prevention of falls in older people – A collective expert review by Inserm
Inserm was asked by the French Ministry of Community, Youth Affairs and Sports to prepare a collective expert report that would provide a review of the scientific knowledge regarding the contribution of physical activity to the prevention of falls in older people.