Although Zika virus has been responsible for several outbreaks across the planet over the past decade, African countries have remained relatively exempt. But Cape Verde is a notable exception, having experienced a large outbreak in 2015-2016. How can this be explained? Scientists shed light on this seeming paradox.

A gene therapy trial for childhood deafness. A malaria vaccine. Microbiome gene editing. Cancer immunotherapy. A key gene in embryonic development. Effective treatment for bronchiolitis. Indian Ocean temperatures for anticipating outbreaks... Here is an excerpt from our discoveries for 2024. You can also download the poster in PDF format at the bottom of the page.

At the Institut Pasteur, Sarah Merkling's research focuses on a topic that is still largely unknown: interactions between mosquitoes and viruses. She boldly devises novel strategies based on state-of-the-art technologies. Her aim is to combat diseases like dengue and Zika, which are gaining ground and currently represent a threat for more than 50% of the world's population.