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Report | 2024.01.12
HIV/AIDS: a conference to review 40 years of progress
When HIV emerged in the early 1980s, it unleashed a tidal wave of devastation which continued until the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy in 1996. Tools to tackle the virus gradually began to be developed, and patients can now live with HIV. But what is the situation today? The Institut Pasteur held a conference from November 29 to December 1, 2023 to review the progress that...
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Vidéo | 2024.01.16
HIV/AIDS : Anthony Fauci’s inspiring journey (speech at Institut Pasteur)
Discover Dr. Anthony Fauci's inspiring speech at the Institut Pasteur, marking the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking discovery of HIV. As a key figure in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Dr. Fauci shares his personal journey, reflecting on the evolution of the epidemic from its early days to the present. This speech offers a unique perspective on the enduring quest for solutions in the battle...
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Portrait | 2024.01.15
Sarah Dellière: from hospital to lab, a scientist without borders
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood." These words from Marie Curie neatly sum up the philosophy and career of Sarah Dellière. She is determined, optimistic and adventurous, and she loves stepping out of her comfort zone to embrace new experiences and further deepen her knowledge.At the age of just 17, Sarah Dellière began traveling to far-flung corners of the world to...
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Document de presse | 2024.01.16
HIV: early treatment, one key to remission
People living with HIV need to take antiretroviral treatment for life to prevent the virus from multiplying in their body. But some people, known as "post-treatment controllers," have been able to discontinue their treatment while maintaining an undetectable viral load for several years. Starting treatment early could promote long-term control of the virus if treatment is discontinued. Scientists...
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Vidéo | 2024.01.29
Valérie Masson-Delmotte's conference on climate challenges at the Institut Pasteur
Explore the challenges of climate change in this captivating lecture by Valérie Masson-Delmotte, a paleoclimatologist at the CEA and renowned expert. Recorded during the doctoral ceremony at the Institut Pasteur in December 2023, delve into a comprehensive analysis of the current climate crisis, possible futures, and essential transformations for our society. Uncover the keys to climate action....
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News | 2024.01.30
Two diets (vegan and ketogenic) rapidly impact immune system
A NIH study finds distinct immune responses occur quickly when diets change. This study was conducted by Yasmine Belkaid, now President of the Institut Pasteur (Paris), and her former research team at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
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Article | 2024.02.01
International programs
To meet current global health challenges, the Institut Pasteur is developing and coordinating major international projects, run mainly in conjunction with members of the Institut Pasteur International Network. As well as furthering knowledge, these programs help to increase local skills, build up equipment, and assist health authorities in drawing up recommendations to improve the care of...
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Document de presse | 2024.01.23
Audiogene, the first clinical trial in France for a gene therapy to treat hearing loss in children
The aim of this clinical trial, which has just received approval in France, is to assess the safety and efficacy of a new gene therapy drug in children aged between 6 and 31 months with profound hearing loss. Audiogene was developed by a French consortium composed of teams from the Hearing Institute, an Institut Pasteur research center; the ENT Department and Pediatric Audiology Research Center...
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News | 2024.02.07
Revealed: molecular motors provide energy to "feed" bacteria
Researchers at the CNRS and the Institut Pasteur have discovered the mechanism by which nutrients enter a bacterium. Thanks to cutting-edge technologies, they have completed the puzzle of a sequence of events in the bacterial envelope. They deciphered the workings of a "molecular motor" that brings nutrients into bacteria, and explain how energy circulates to bring them in. The proof is in the...
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Page avancée | 2024.02.05
2023 Ceremony of the Newly Graduated Students
2023 Ceremony of the Newly Graduated Students
