1. Fiche maladie | 2017.10.11

   Plague

   Plague is still rife in Africa, Asia and America. It is considered as one of the world's re-emerging diseases and is subject to international regulations. WHO is reporting an increasing number of cases in some regions. During the 20th century, the use of antibiotic treatments and strengthening of public health measures significantly reduced morbidity and mortality from plague but were not able to...

2. News | 2017.10.11

   Destroying Helicobacter pylori by disrupting synthesis of its cell wall!

   Researchers from the Institut Pasteur and the CNRS have recently demonstrated that it is possible to destroy the cell wall of a bacterium by simply disrupting the assembly of two proteins. They focused on Helicobacter pylori, a model bacterium for this type of study. Their research has revealed the structure of a protein complex, which is vital for cell wall synthesis. And they have proved that,...

3. News | 2017.10.11

   A Pasteur International Joint Unit to counteract the evolution of viruses

   Co-directed by Prof. Marco Vignuzzi, Head of the Viral Populations and Pathogenesis Unit at the Institut Pasteur and Professor Ben tenOever, Director of the Virus Engineering Center for Therapeutics and Research at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine (New-York), this Pasteur International Joint Unit will develop a program combining the study of the natural evolution of viruses...

4. Document de presse | 2017.10.12

   Five Institut Pasteur scientists receive 2017 L'Oréal-UNESCO "For Women in Science" Fellowships

   On October 11, 2017, five young scientists at the Institut Pasteur received 2017 L'Oréal-UNESCO "For Women in Science" Fellowships. Through their research, the three postdoctoral fellows and two PhD students are helping to advance scientific knowledge in the fields of child malnutrition, the immune system, vaccination, emerging diseases and psychotic disorders. These fellowships, awarded to...

5. Article | 2017.10.13

   Afribiota project: Childhood malnutrition

   Malnutrition is a leading cause of child morbidity and mortality in low-income countries. The state of malnutrition is maintained by a chronic inflammation of the intestine observed in a large proportion of children living in unsanitary conditions. This syndrome called pediatric environmental enteropathy has so far been poorly studied. The Afribiota project aims to better characterize this...

6. Document de presse | 2017.10.13

   Professor Stewart Cole appointed President of the Institut Pasteur

   On October 13, 2017, Professor Stewart Cole was appointed President of the Institut Pasteur by its Board of Directors for a four-year term. He will take office in January 2018.               Stewart Cole is an internationally renowned scientist and Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis. Since 2007 he has served as Professor and Director of the Global Health...

7. News | 2017.10.20

   Malaria: Plasmodium falciparum protein MSP4 is a potential target for a vaccine

   According to WHO estimates, in 2015, there were 212 million cases of malaria and 429,000 deaths worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa alone accounts for 90% of cases and 92% of deaths. In this region, the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, responsible for the majority of deaths, is the most common/frequent. Since 2010, integrated control measures (insecticide-treated mosquito nets, insecticide sprays, etc...

8. News | 2017.10.20

   AIDS: NK cells in the innate immune system control viral replication in the lymph nodes

   Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have proved that NK cells ("natural killer" cells in the immune system) migrate to lymphoid follicles, where they control replication of SIV (simian immunodeficiency virus). This new, previously undiscovered function of NK cells was revealed following research into SIV infection in African green monkeys. It raises the prospect of one day being able to control...

9. News | 2017.10.19

   Explanation and advice following the case of rabies in France

   The unfortunate and exceptional case of rabies in France (in October, 2017) highlights the need to inquire about the potential risks when traveling abroad beforehand. The disease is always fatal once the first clinical signs have appeared and is responsible for 59,000 deaths worldwide annually. There is currently no effective treatment after the onset of clinical signs.When traveling abroad...

10. Report | 2017.10.24

    Joining forces against the plague outbreak in Madagascar

    For the last few weeks, Madagascar has been facing a particularly severe outbreak of pneumonic plague, which is mainly affecting the major urban centers of Antananarivo and Toamasina. Every year, between 250 and 500 cases are reported on the island. This year, the outbreak has occurred earlier than usual and touched urban areas, which increases the risk of transmission. The Institut Pasteur in...

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