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A particularly sneaky parasite — Plasmodium vivax can lie dormant in the liver for weeks or months before triggering a relapse.
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Researchers from the Institut Pasteur have published two meta-analyses in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology that challenge the criteria for access...
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#1- How many species of ticks are there in the world, and how many in France?
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A childhood shaped by science and empathy
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Every winter, viruses affect millions of people in France, placing huge pressure on healthcare facilities. Given the diverse nature of these viruses and...
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What if we could stop a disease before it affected humans?
That is the aim of the Sherlock project, an RNA test capable of detecting sleeping sickness in...
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Sarah Merkling had never dreamed of becoming a scientist – until the day when, as a young student, she was blown away by a biology class about genetics....
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According to Santé publique France, suspected cases of COVID increased by 37% in adults during the week of September 15-21, 2025 in mainland France, down...
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Human African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness, is characterized by symptoms ranging from severe fatigue and skin signs to sleep...
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Article updated on June 1, 2026
Of the multiple mosquito species encountered globally, some act as vectors transmitting infectious diseases to humans...