With measles resurging in several parts of the world, the Institut Pasteur provides a clear, accessible analysis addressing three key questions: Why is measles coming back? Mainly due to insufficient vaccination coverage, which disrupts herd immunity and allows outbreaks to spread rapidly. Is the measles vaccine still effective? Yes. Two doses of the MMR vaccine (usually administered at 12 months and between 16–18 months) provide long-lasting, highly effective protection. Doe

Two Unexpected Pathogens Identified in Soldiers of Napoleon’s 1812 Retreat: A New Look at a Historical Catastrophe The remarkable paleogenomic investigation by Nicolas Rascovan (INCEPTION G5) team has revealed the presence of two pathogens— Salmonella enterica  Paratyphi C and Borrelia recurrentis —in remains of soldiers from Napoleon’s disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812. This discovery suggests that infectious diseases may have played a much more significant role in the

Six young researchers from the Institut Pasteur have been honored with the prestigious L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science – Young Talents France 2025  award. This distinction recognizes promising early-career scientists whose work contributes to major advances in biology, medicine, and public health. The awardees include: Eulalie Liorzou  – investigating the cellular mechanisms of uterine biology to better understand menstrual disorders in Camille Berthelot research team (IN

The Institut Pasteur, together with the Robert-Debré Hospital, Université Paris Cité, Inserm, and the CEA, has announced the creation of the Robert-Debré Institute for the Child’s Brain (IRDC) , an ambitious IHU (University Hospital Institute) that aims to revolutionize how we understand and support neurodevelopmental trajectories. Conceived as a bridge between basic research, clinical practice, and educational sciences, the IRDC will focus on early detection, prevention, and

Nanotubes have been observed for the first time in a living organism. This discovery, made by an Chiara Zurzolo, INCEPTION partner is...