- 2012
- What's on? - 20.03.2012
National allergy day
Respiratory allergies, skin allergies, allergy to medicines, food allergies… For the sixth National Allergy Day in France on 20 March 2012, Inserm’s press service is making numerous resources available (contacts, news, information pack) on the subject. The press kit is downloadable at the right of the page. Photo:
- Press releases - 19.03.2012
The Ravine jumping gene
Infantile anorexia with vomiting is a symptom observed in certain remote regions on Réunion, surrounded by ravines. It is from this geographical feature that the related neurological disease gets its name.
- Press releases - 15.03.2012
A predictive test to assess the risks of bowel cancer
A discovery presented by Catherine Seva, biologist at Inserm
- Press releases - 13.03.2012
Launch of “Health in Questions”, a new series of public conferences providing a fresh debate into health issues between the general public, civil society and scientists
With a view to strengthening dialogue into “science and society”, Inserm has launched “Health in questions”, a series of public conferences.
- What's on? - 10.03.2012
Brain week, 12 to 18 march 2012
“Brain Week” will take place from 12 to 18 March in France and simultaneously in 62 countries throughout the world. Inserm has made a press kit downloadable with a selection of contacts for interviews and reports, as well as the latest discoveries by Inserm researchers on the subject. Photo: via Sérimedis
- Press releases - 06.03.2012
Discovery of a new type of bone sarcoma
A joint Institut Curie/Inserm team headed by Dr. Olivier Delattre has discovered the existence of a new form of bone sarcoma, affecting mainly adolescents and young adults.
- Press releases - 02.03.2012
How does cannabis affect working memory?
A deterioration of working memory is observed in people who consume drugs containing cannabinoid compounds found in cannabis leaves and buds. A team led by Giovanni Marsicano, Supervisor of Inserm Research Unit 862 (Magendie Neurocentre, University of Bordeaux), in collaboration with a team led by Xia Zhang (University of Ottawa, Canada), has recently identified the […]
- Press releases - 27.02.2012
New molecules discovered to tackle cancer resistance
French-Italian team headed by researchers from CNRS and Inserm (1) has recently discovered a new family of compounds that could make it possible to treat numerous cancers, particularly brain tumours and skin cancers.
- Press releases - 24.02.2012
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) defined by an inversion of brain activity induced by stress hormones
We remember, right down to the tiniest detail, a car accident that happened over two years ago, when we feared for our lives; and yet, who among us can still remember a very good meal enjoyed just last year, even if it was really very, very good?
- Press releases - 21.02.2012
Is there a general motivation centre in the depths of the brain?
A research team has identified the part of the brain driving motivation during actions that combine physical and mental effort