- 2017
- Press releases - 28.04.2017
The creation of a pluridisciplinary Institute for the study of migration
The current migratory crisis in Europe shows the necessity to have solid scientific data to help public authorities take important decisions, in the context of emergencies and varied political situations. In response to these concerns, Inserm and the CNRS have enlisted five teaching and research institutions (Ined – French National Institute for demographic studies, IRD – French Institute for Development Research, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, EHESS – School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences – and EPHE – School of Advanced Practical Studies), with the aim of creating an interdisciplinary Institute for the study of migration. It will take shape in 2019 on the Condorcet Campus, and will bring together 200 researchers. This organisation will be financed by the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research as part of the ‘Instituts Convergence’ call for projects.
- Press releases - 27.04.2017
Endotoxic Shock: the Protective Role of Neutrophil Immune Cells
Researchers from Institut Pasteur and Inserm, in collaboration with Stanford University, have demonstrated the protective role of immune cells, called neutrophil granulocytes, in endotoxic shock – the component of septic shock related to the action of bacterial toxins. An effect thought to be based on the principal enzyme produced by these cells: myeloperoxidase. This discovery has been published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine.
- What's on? - 25.04.2017
Tuesday, 2 May: World Asthma Day
Asthme chez l’enfant : test de la fonction pulmonaire (spirométrie) On the initiative of WHO, World Vaccination Week is the opportunity to raise public awareness of the vital importance of vaccination throughout life. The number of children in the world who are not vaccinated or are inadequately vaccinated is 19.4 million, according to WHO. To […]
- Press releases - 25.04.2017
The composition of gut microbiota can predict the efficacy and tolerance of immunotherapy in people with cancer
Teams from AP-HP, INRA, Gustave Roussy and Inserm can demonstrate the role of microbiota in the response of immunotherapy for cancer. They show that in man, the composition of gut microbiota can help to identify the patients who will respond favourably or not to treatment for melanoma, with Ipilimumab. This clinical study, carried out in 26 patients, suggests that a modification of the composition of gut microbiota could improve the efficacy of treatment.
These results are published in the journal Annals of Oncology and constitute a new step towards personalised treatment of cancers.
- Press releases - 21.04.2017
From 24 to 30 April: World Vaccination Week
On the initiative of WHO, World Vaccination Week is the opportunity to raise public awareness of the vital importance of vaccination throughout life.
The number of children in the world who are not vaccinated or are inadequately vaccinated is 19.4 million, according to WHO.
In France, the latest data from the Institute of Health Monitoring (InVS) indicate that in children, there is vaccination coverage of 91% against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and whooping cough. With regard to vaccination coverage of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), it is only 72% in children of 24 months.
- What's on? - 21.04.2017
From 24 to 30 April: World Vaccination Week
On the initiative of WHO, World Vaccination Week is the opportunity to raise public awareness of the vital importance of vaccination throughout life. The number of children in the world who are not vaccinated or are inadequately vaccinated is 19.4 million, according to WHO. In France, the latest data from the Institute of Health Monitoring […]
- Press releases - 19.04.2017
In utero exposure to endocrine disruptors : learning from diethylstilbestrol
A research team from Université Paris Descartes, Inserm and Centre Hospitalier Sainte‐Anne, led by Prof. Marie‐Odile Krebs, has shown that patients suffering from psychotic disorders, and exposed in utero to diethylstilbestrol, presented specific epigenetic changes. These changes correspond to genomic regions notably comprising gene ZFP57, known to play a role in neurodevelopment. Owing to this new project, the researchers examine the broader issue regarding the impact of in utero exposure to endocrine disruptors (including diethylstilbestrol) on neurodevelopment and the emergence of psychiatric disorders.
- Press releases - 14.04.2017
Chocolate, a rich source of antioxydants
For children as well as adults, Easter is synonymous with chocolate. Known for its antioxydant qualities, among other things dark chocolate reduces the risk of diabetes and cell ageing. A good reason to make the most of it!
- What's on? - 14.04.2017
Chocolate, a rich source of antioxydants
For children as well as adults, Easter is synonymous with chocolate. Known for its antioxydant qualities, among other things dark chocolate reduces the risk of diabetes and cell ageing. A good reason to make the most of it ! Chocolate is a food which is classed as one of the best sources of antioxydants which […]
- Press releases - 07.04.2017
2016 classification of the European Patents Office: double winner for Inserm
The European Patents Office (EPO) has just published its annual rankings: For the first time, Inserm has taken the top ranking for applicants in the pharmaceutical sector ahead of the big industrial companies and can confirm at the same time its top place as a European academic applicant in biomedical research.