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News | 2023.10.06
Diphtheria: a novel bacterial species identified
A team from the Institut Pasteur has described a novel bacterial species in the Corynebacteriaceae family, capable of causing diphtheria. The identification of this distinct species will pave the way for improved surveillance and disease prevention.
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Fiche maladie | 2015.10.06
Leprosy
Leprosy is a chronic bacterial condition and a neglected tropical disease. Although effective treatment exists, thousands of new cases are recorded every year. Leprosy remains a major public health issue for several countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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News | 2023.07.26
NK cells effective against pneumococcus
Natural killer (NK) cells are mainly studied for their ability to eliminate tumor cells or cells infected with viruses. Scientists have now demonstrated that these cells also have particular properties that enable them to defend the body from a deadly bacterium, making them a potential alternative to antibiotics.
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News | 2023.09.04
Using intravital imaging to uncover the secrets of neural stem cells
The brain contains stem cells that are kept in a dormant state. Under certain conditions, these cells can activate, divide and self-renew or produce new functional neurons. Using an imaging technique, scientists at the Institut Pasteur have identified cellular parameters that can predict fate determination.
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Article | 2021.11.29
Antimicrobial Resistance Graduate School (ANTIRES)
The Antimicrobial Resistance Graduate School proposes a structured program of excellence in the fields of Microbiology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology and Infectious Diseases at both Master and Doctoral levels with a strong involvement of teachers, researchers and physicians.
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Fiche maladie | 2016.01.21
Salmonella infection (salmonellosis)
Salmonella is a genus of the Enterobacteriaceae family that is responsible for cases of foodborne illness, also known as salmonellosis. Most Salmonella bacteria are hosted in the intestines of vertebrates. They are usually transmitted to humans through contaminated food. Salmonella infection can lead to two main types of illness: gastroenteritis and typhoid or paratyphoid fever.
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Fiche maladie | 2015.10.06
Viral hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by toxic substances or – in the majority of cases – by viruses. To date, five viruses have been identified that target the liver and cause inflammatory infection. These viruses are referred to by the letters A, B, C, D and E, and vary according to their transmission mode (fecal-oral for A and E, parenteral for B and C) and their aggressive profile.
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Article | 2025.02.27
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Through a partnership between Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) of Munich and the Institut Pasteur, outstanding medical students can pursue hands-on research in Paris. This unique framework, part of the Institut Pasteur MD-PhD program and the LMU StEP program, enriches clinical training with cutting-edge biomedical research.
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Article | 2025.10.16
Training offer for PhD students
The Student Life Office manages the training offer for doctoral students of the Institut Pasteur. It organizes three trainings (the theoretical and hands-on workshops "Artificial Intelligence for Life Sciences", the "Bioinformatics and Data Science" program and the awareness training "Introduction to Open Science") and promotes all available training programs on campus of interest to doctoral...
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Article | 2017.03.27
Join Pasteurdon!
A national media event Every October, the Institut Pasteur organizes a fundraising weekend known as Pasteurdon to raise funds and awareness about its research among the general public. A number of companies are involved in this major fundraising event, alongside several television channels, 14 national radio stations, presenters and journalists, and a loyal patron: Alexandra Lamy...